New Zealand is our home, we believe it's one of the best places in the world to farm grass-fed dairy.
New Zealand farmers are amongst the world's most emissions efficient dairy producers1, but there is more work to do. We are working towards emissions reduction targets for 2030 with an ambition to be net zero by 2050, bringing our sustainability progress through to every NZMP product you purchase.
It starts with our grass-fed difference
Our cows spend 97%* of their time on pasture, more than anywhere else in the world, they make the most of natural sunlight and fresh air and have an average diet of 96%** grass.
We believe we need to take action on climate
The Fonterra Climate Roadmap is our strategy towards our 2030 targets and ambition to be net zero by 2050. It maps out how our Co-operative will deliver key actions across farming, manufacturing, and supply operations. We have a clear plan in place to deliver the emissions reductions needed to play our part.
We have a natural advantage
New Zealand farmers use regenerative agriculture farming practices, supporting the resiliance of intergenerational farming businesses. These practices also have the potential to help us achieve our climate ambitions and support the future of the farming environments we depend on.
Backed by over 10 years of farm level data
Fonterra farmers have been recording and submitting data about their farming operations for over a decade. Our data systems enable us to provide insights to help our farmer-owners improve their practices and climate impact. Our data also provides you with assurance about the practices and improvements that we’re making.
1. Mazzetto, A. M., Falconer, S., & Ledgard, S. (2022). Mapping the carbon footprint of milk production from cattle: A systematic review. Journal of Dairy Science, 105(12), 9713-9725. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(22)00585-9/fulltext
*Our Fonterra New Zealand cows spend on average 97% of their non-milking time outside on pasture. Average is measured over the previous three seasons' data and subject to minor variation.
**96% is an average calculated on an ‘as consumed’ basis. Average is measured over previous three seasons data and subject to minor variation. A grass-fed diet is defined as grass, grass silage, hay and forage crops.
