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Fonterra presents itself as a dairy co-operative focused on three main sustainability areas: animal wellbeing, climate, and nature. It says its long-term plan is to reach net zero by 2050 and help create a nature-positive future, meaning more nature by 2030 than in 2020 and continued recovery after that. The company also says it works with farmers on pasture-based farming, rotational grazing, and farm-level tools to cut emissions and improve efficiency. It has published sustainability reporting data and climate-related disclosures, which suggests it is trying to show progress over time. Independent third-party material in the source set also points to active partnerships with Mars and Nestlé on lower-emissions dairy farming. Positive Sentiment Found Third-party coverage in the source set shows a generally positive picture around Fonterra’s sustainability work, especially on climate and farm support. SustainabilityTracker says Fonterra has made sustainability reports, climate statements, and a modern slavery report publicly available, which helps readers track environmental, social, and governance work over time. ESG Dive reported in March 2025 that Mars is investing $27 million over five years in a Fonterra-linked program to help farmers cut dairy emissions, and that the program could support around 2,000 farmers with tools and technology. The same reporting also noted Fonterra’s work with Nestlé on lower-emissions dairy farming and customer-funded incentives for farmers. These sources suggest outside partners see enough value in Fonterra’s data and farm-level systems to keep investing in them.
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Fonterra Sustainability Actions
Fonterra Sustainability Commitments
2030
Cut on-farm emissions intensity
Fonterra says it aims to reduce on-farm emissions intensity by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Emissions intensity means the amount of emissions created for each unit of milk produced. The company says this target is part of its Climate Roadmap and is important for its wider plan to stay competitive while lowering climate impact.
2050
Reach net zero by 2050
Fonterra says it is working toward net zero by 2050. Net zero means cutting emissions as much as possible and balancing any remaining emissions with removals. The company says this goal covers its wider value chain, not just its own operations, and sits at the centre of its climate action plan.
2050
Support a nature-positive future
Fonterra says it wants to contribute to a nature-positive future by 2050. Nature positive is a goal to halt and reverse nature loss, so that ecosystems recover over time. The company says it is focusing on land, water, and biodiversity, and wants to reduce its impact while helping regenerate ecosystems across its value chain.
