Insight of the Day: Inside Danone’s methane strategy: ‘This is the most immediate opportunity we have to slow global warming’

Danone, a leading food company and one of the world's largest dairy companies, has taken significant steps to reduce methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain. Last year, Danone announced an ambitious plan to cut absolute methane emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline. This reduction equates to removing 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) of methane emissions. Unlike many strategies driven by consumer demand, Danone's approach focuses on environmental impact.

Here are the key aspects of Danone's methane reduction strategy:

1. Global Methane Pledge: Danone aligns its targets with the Global Methane Pledge, emphasizing the urgency of addressing methane emissions. The company recognizes that reducing methane has immediate benefits for the climate beyond what carbon dioxide reductions can achieve alone.

2. Collaboration and Partnerships: Danone collaborates with farmers to implement regenerative dairy practices and develop innovative solutions. Additionally, the company partners with peers, governments, and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to scale innovation, improve reporting, and advance financing models.

3. Advocacy and Engagement: Danone advocates for better methane policies, data transparency, and funding for research. The company engages with governments to support farmers transitioning to regenerative dairy practices.

By setting a methane reduction target and reporting on its emissions, Danone demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and climate action. It is the first food company to take such a proactive stance in addressing methane emissions, emphasizing the importance of this effort in the fight against global warming

Source: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/04/15/how-danone-is-reducing-methane-emissions-from-dairy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS