CLIMATE ACTION: LCA AND CARBON INSETTING OUR

Carbon Hoofprint

We are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint, but we also want to be transparent about how we reach our carbon goals. To track our progress, we have set a series of milestones, including reducing our carbon footprint by 15% by 2030 and 30% by 2035, with the goal of reducing our carbon footprint by 117,489 metric tons of CO2e by 2030.

To achieve these targets, we are tracking our carbon footprint year after year and working with organizations such as the University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct life cycle assessments. These assessments help us determine our baseline greenhouse gas emissions and understand the environmental impact of our products throughout the entire supply chain, from the farm to the retailer’s dock. We are excited to share that this study has been peer reviewed and published in the August 2022 edition of the Journal of Cleaner Production.

Part of our decades-long commitment to sustainability is our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint, which includes tallying all the greenhouse gases generated in the production of our products and tracking our progress year over year. By continuously striving for excellence and partnering with organizations such as the University of Wisconsin – Madison, we at Organic Valley aim to be leaders in sustainable food production and work toward a better future for all.

Organic Valley’s national dairy farms’ average greenhouse gas emissions are 24% LOWER than other conventional U.S. dairy averages!

Organic Valley’s LCA revealed the power of getting cows grazing on fresh grasses.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION FROM PASTURE AS WELL AS FROM FORAGE AND CROP PRODUCTION REDUCED NET EMISSIONS BY 15% ON AVERAGE.

The analysis was customized for organic pasture-based dairies and the specific farm management practices found on Organic Valley dairies. It factored in farm characteristics such as milk production volume, housing type, cows’ diet, manure management, and — notably — a new methodology to factor in carbon sequestration.