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Brownes Sustainability Actions

Farm environmental management

Brownes says its dairy farmers use several methods to reduce environmental harm on farms. These include planting trees and shelter belts, re-vegetating riverbanks, testing soil before adding fertiliser, checking soil moisture before irrigation, and using settling ponds to treat water from the milking shed. The company also says farmers try to keep cows well fed to help lower methane emissions, which are a type of greenhouse gas. It also mentions renewable energy such as solar or wind power on farms.

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Focus on water and soil

Brownes says one of the main sustainability priorities on dairy farms is careful use of water and protection of soil. Its material highlights soil health, nutrient balance, efficient water use, and protecting waterways. It also says farmers test soil nutrient levels before applying fertiliser so they only use what is needed. This is meant to reduce runoff, erosion, and salinity, which can damage land and water systems over time.

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Methane reduction efforts

Brownes explains that dairy cows naturally produce methane during digestion, and that methane is a major greenhouse gas. The company says researchers are still looking for ways to reduce these emissions, including changes to the type and mix of feed given to cows. This shows the business is aware of the climate impact of dairy farming and is pointing to feed management as one way to lower it.

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Packaging and recycling activity

Brownes’ site links to an APCO Report, which suggests it reports on packaging through the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO, a group that works on packaging sustainability in Australia). A Packaging News article also says Brownes partnered with Containers for Change at the launch of a new collection service in Western Australia. The article says liquid paperboard cartons are accepted by the scheme, and that Brownes has also developed its own delivery service to improve access and convenience for customers.

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Published ESG reporting

Brownes’ website lists a 2022 Sustainability Report and an APCO Report in its footer. That suggests the company has published formal reporting on environmental and related business issues. The material provided does not include the full reports, so the exact targets and results are not visible here, but the presence of these documents shows the company is reporting beyond simple marketing claims.

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