Through impactful sustainability efforts, we’re making steady progress towards reaching our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Explore what Canadian dairy farmers have accomplished so far by continuously improving their practices based on science and innovation.
Carbon Footprint
The carbon footprint of one litre of Canadian milk is less than 1/2 the global average.
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From 1990 to 2020, Canadian dairy farmers reduced the carbon footprint of a litre of milk by 25%, thanks to research as well as improving and finetuning their craft.
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Today, dairy farms represent 1% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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Land Usage
Between 2011 and 2016, Canadian dairy farmers reduced the amount of land needed to produce a litre of milk by 11%. Find out how.
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Water Usage
Canadian dairy farmers reduced the amount of water needed to produce milk by 6% in five years by working with nature and recycling water.
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Canadian dairy farmers are committed to sustainability and are constantly striving to minimize their environmental footprint. Stay tuned for more progress updates on their journey to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
