Managing the global hoofprint Reducing the global climate footprint requires teamwork. No single country can do it alone. Follow Arla Foods’ sustainability strategy to see how it’s cutting carbon emissions worldwide and what you can do to slash yours “ If global dairy farmers are to follow Arla and slash 30% carbon emissions by 2030—eventually hitting net-zero by 2050—more needs to be done internationally.” With sustainable, climate-conscious farming in higher demand world- wide, dairy farmers must find better carbon reducing solutions without negatively affecting herd health, productivity and profitability. A rla Foods recently published its comprehensive 2021 sustainability report titled A Sustainable Future for British Dairy , presenting analytical data from its 1,964 dairy farms across the UK. The report aims to better understand on-farm carbon emissions, the steps you as dairy farmers can take to reduce them, and how Arla’s climate reduction strategy is on its way to slashing 30% of all global greenhouse gases by 2030. UK dairy farmers Stephen and Christine Pickles are already cutting carbon emissions with VikingGenetics’ ProCross solution by their side. The pair’s milk production emission output is an impressive 0.98% CO 2 -equivalent per litre produced. Learn more about the Pickles and their climate efforts on pages 6-7. “ Sexed semen and beef-on-dairy are important herd management tools to help you reduce climate impact.” A global approach; not just a UK one Currently, Arla’s carbon emission output from milk production is amongst the lowest globally. Arla farm owners have reduced emissions per kilogram by 23% since 1990, now producing 1.13 kilograms (kg) of CO 2 per litre of milk, which is below the 2.5 kg UK average. This figure puts Arla’s carbon efficiency up there with other high-ranking Western countries, including Uruguay (0.84 kg), Denmark (0.9 kg), New Zealand (0.91 kg) and Ireland (1.07 kg). However, global carbon milk production emissions are still high at 2.5 kg of CO 2 per litre, accounting for 2-3% of total global greenhouse gases. India and China are two of the most significant contributors, producing 1.68 kg and 2.05 kg per litre. India’s carbon output is the same as the UK, Uruguay and New Zealand combined. If global dairy farmers are to follow Arla and slash 30% carbon emissions by 2030—eventually hitting net-zero by 2050—more needs to be done internationally. The question is: How? 4
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