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U.S. Dairy Advances Journey to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Nestlé Joins U.S. Dairy Industry to Help Make Sustainability More Accessible and Affordable to Farmers


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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Signaling bold climate change action, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy today unveiled the Net Zero Initiative, an industry-wide effort that will help U.S. dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices. The initiative is a critical component of U.S. dairy's environmental stewardship goals, endorsed by dairy industry leaders and farmers, to achieve carbon neutrality, optimized water usage and improved water quality by 2050.

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"The U.S. dairy community has been working together to provide the world with responsibly-produced, nutritious dairy foods," said Mike Haddad, chairman, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. "With the entire dairy community at the table – from farmers and cooperatives to processors, household brands and retailers – we're leveraging U.S. dairy's innovation, diversity and scale to drive continued environmental progress and create a more sustainable planet for future generations."

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy also announced a key milestone on its journey toward carbon neutrality – an up to $10MM commitment and multi-year partnership with Nestlé to support the Net Zero Initiative and scale access to environmental practices and resources on farms across the country.

"Supporting and enabling farmers through the Net Zero Initiative has the potential to transform the dairy industry," said Jim Wells, chief supply chain officer for Nestlé USA. "Scaling up climate-smart agricultural initiatives is key to Nestlé's ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and will help reduce the carbon footprint of many of our brands. We are excited to collaborate with U.S. dairy and our suppliers to contribute to an even more sustainable dairy supply chain."

2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy – a forum that convenes dairy farmers and industry stakeholders across the value chain to align on shared social responsibility priorities – built on a decades-long commitment to responsible dairy production in developing the 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals. Leveraging a rigorous, third-party reviewed materiality assessment, the industry prioritized the most pressing areas of environmental sustainability as the foundation for its goals:

  1. Become carbon neutral or better;
  2. Optimize water use while maximizing recycling;
  3. Improve water quality by optimizing utilization of manure and nutrients.

In 2008, U.S. dairy was the first agricultural sector to commission a life cycle assessment on fluid milk, which showed that dairy accounts for 2% of total GHG emissions in the U.S.

In fact, due to innovative practices in cow health, improved feed and genetics, and modern management practices, the environmental impact of producing a gallon of milk in 2017 has shrunk significantly from 2007, requiring 30% less water, 21% less land and a 19% smaller carbon footprint1.

Bringing Net Zero to Life

The Net Zero Initiative is a collaboration of dairy organizations and represents a critical pathway on U.S. dairy's sustainability journey. Many of the practices and technologies needed to reach the industry's goals largely exist but require further research and development and overall greater accessibility across farms of all sizes and geographies. Through foundational science, on-farm pilots and development of new product markets, the Net Zero Initiative aims to knock down barriers and create incentives for farmers that will lead to economic viability and positive environmental impact.

"As part of a 5th-generation dairy farming family, we pride ourselves on sustaining our land, caring for our animals and preserving our business for the next generation," said Tara Vander Dussen, a New Mexico dairy farmer. "We want to be at the table, testing new practices and accessing innovative technology to go further, faster. Because in the end, we all want the same thing – a healthy planet for our families and our children."

Nestlé is the first of what the U.S. dairy community hopes will be many partners joining the Net Zero Initiative, contributing funding and expertise to help propel the entire industry's progress toward a more sustainable future. With brands like Carnation®, Stouffer's® and DiGiorno®, Nestlé brings a wealth of knowledge and industry leadership to the table, and an earnest commitment to supporting U.S. dairy farmers in environmental advancements and technology adoption.

Dairy companies and farms in every single state are already contributing to the goals in individual ways and each year a select number are recognized for their positive impact with the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award.

The dairy community will continue to demonstrate its progress in the environment, animal care, food safety/traceability and community contributions through the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment. As of October 2020, 27 dairy companies representing 70 percent of the nation's milk production have voluntarily adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment and contribute to U.S. dairy's ability to track, aggregate and report on progress.

"We know a lot more is possible – proven science and evidence from dairy's existing best practices tells us we can get to net zero. This is not only good for dairy farmers, it's also good for all businesses that serve dairy, the communities where we farm and the millions of people who enjoy dairy every day," added Haddad.

For more information on U.S. dairy's sustainability journey, please visit USDairy.com/Sustainability.

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® is a forum that brings together the dairy community to address the changing needs and expectations of consumers through a framework of shared best practices and accountability. Initiated in 2008 by dairy farmers through the dairy checkoff, we collaborate on efforts that are important both to us and our valued customers – in areas like animal care, food safety, nutrition and health, the environment and community contributions. Through the Innovation Center, the U.S. dairy community demonstrates its commitment to continuous improvement from farm to table, striving to ensure a socially responsible and economically viable dairy community.

1 Capper JL, Cady RA. J Anim Sci. 2020 Jan 1.

Contact:
Lisa McComb
[email protected]
630-484-1158

SOURCE Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

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