Glambia farmers have committed to reducing carbon intensity by 30 per cent to meet ambitious targets by 2030.
The co-op’s ‘Living Proof’ strategy has been launched to meet ambitious targets with plans for a 30 per cent absolute reduction from its processing sites.
“Irish farmers are among the best in the world and are showing their determination to adapt to the requirement for science-based climate action,” said Glanbia Ireland CEO Jim Bergin said.
Glambia Ireland’s sustainability strategy was launched earlier this week, and the co-op said pledged to work with dairy farmers to reduce carbon intensity from milk production.
The sustainability strategy also focuses on soil health and nutrition; further improving the nutritional quality of its product portfolio as well as reducing and recycling packaging and limiting waste.
Meanwhile, Glanbia’s overall ambition is to reach Net Zero Carbon by no later than 2050, in line with the Government’s commitment in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill.
More than 2,000 co-op employees will continue to prioritise actions in air and water quality, animal health and welfare, biodiversity, packaging, production and other areas.
The company has also signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) committing to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing the best science and technology.