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California Dairies

California Dairies, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the dairy industry, primarily serving the western region of the country. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a significant cooperative, representing over 600 dairy farm families across California. Specialising in high-quality milk and dairy products, California Dairies offers a diverse range of items, including fluid milk, cheese, and butter, all known for their exceptional quality and freshness. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the market. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community support, California Dairies continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a cornerstone of the dairy sector in the United States.

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How does California Dairies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

9

Industry Benchmark

California Dairies's score of 8 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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California Dairies's reported carbon emissions

In 2013, California Dairies reported carbon emissions of approximately 198,310,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 emissions. This figure represents the direct emissions from their operations. In the previous year, 2012, emissions were slightly higher at about 203,502,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions over this period. California Dairies has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has focused on measuring its emissions, particularly in relation to milk processing, which generates approximately 36 kg CO2e per tonne of milk processed. However, there are no commitments to science-based targets or climate pledges currently available. Overall, while California Dairies has made strides in tracking its emissions, further transparency regarding reduction strategies and commitments would enhance its climate action profile.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. California Dairies's primary industry is Dairy products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for California Dairies is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

California Dairies is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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