The emission targets set by Royal A-ware in 2023 have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). This confirms that the targets comply with and contribute to the Paris climate agreement. Royal A-ware is the first Dutch family-run dairy company whose emission targets have been scientifically and independently assessed. The approval is not only an important confirmation for the dairy producer, but also for the customers A-ware supplies worldwide.
Lasting benefits for all links
Royal A-ware believes in dairy as a builder and source of essential nutrients. The international family-run company produces dairy products with the highest possible nutritional value and the lowest possible impact on people, animals and the environment. Ambitious long-term targets were set in 2023 to make the entire chain from consumer to cow even more sustainable, with the ultimate goal of net-zero by 2050. The basic assumption is that all links in the chain have lasting benefits.
Ambitious goals
For Royal A-ware, net-zero means reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the chain as much as possible. Any remaining greenhouse gases are offset by carbon sequestration on dairy farmers' land, among other things. A unique carbon pool has been set up for this purpose, in which dairy farmers supplying Royal A-ware can sell the sequestered carbon to Royal A-ware through carbon certificates.
By 2030 Royal A-ware is aiming to reduce greenhouse gases in scope 1 (direct emissions from A-ware's operations) and 2 (indirect emissions from energy consumption) by 80%. This will be largely achieved by reducing gas consumption and using solar and wind energy. To date, over 33,428 solar panels have already been installed at various sites.
