- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain.
- Improving gender equality in factory management.
- Tackling food waste through improved forecasting and data analysis.
- Further reducing energy consumption in operations.
Lactalis UK & Ireland
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lactalis UK & Ireland disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42,5 MTonCO2eq (Lactalis Group total). By scope: Scope 1: 14.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 6.8K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
42,5 MTonCO2eq (Lactalis Group total)
2023
Waste
0.01% of total volume sold (Lactalis UK), 0.25% (Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 14.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced food waste by 0.01% of total volume sold (Lactalis UK) and 0.25% (Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy), exceeding reduction targets.
- Successfully eliminated single-use plastic trays from Rachel's Organic yogurts.
- Transitioned to recyclable pots containing 30% recycled material for Rachel's Organic yogurts.
- Made Aero Creations and After Eight mousses packaging fully recyclable.
- Reduced plastic in Seriously Cheddar packs by 40%.
- Achieved 65% recyclable packaging by design.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce food waste by 25% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve at least -50% greenhouse gas emissions by 2033 (scope 1 & 2).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon net zero across the entire value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateProduct & PackagingAnimal WelfarePeople