NO PLACE FOR PALM OIL
Infant formula does not require palm oil to be added so that’s why we don’t add it.
And by not adding it we’re doing our bit to reduce deforestation in places like Indonesia, Malaysia and Sumatra where species like the Orang-utan, Pygmy Elephant and Sumatran Rhino are becoming close to extinction.
FREE FROM UNNATURAL CHEMICALS AND FREE TO GRAZE.
Of course with naturally healthier, fitter more content cows there is no need for antibiotics, growth hormones and GMO’s.
So not only are our cows free from all of these unnatural chemicals, but they are free to roam in lush, nutrient rich, pure New Zealand pastures until…well… the cows come home.
OUR CARBON
HOOF PRINT.
As well as not using Palm Oil in our formulas, recent scientific studies have shown that when cows eat more of what they are supposed to eat – grass – they produce less methane gas than cows that eat a mixed diet of grain, corn, etc.
So what does this mean? Well incredibly, cows are responsible for a significant amount of global greenhouse methane emissions, an amount comparable to a car in a single day, so if we can reduce the harmful emissions produced by cows simply by letting them eat what they are supposed to eat – grass – then it’s a win win for everyone.
We’re also working closely with SYNLAIT in New Zealand who have an excellent sustainability record. Last year, more than 85% of their production waste was recycled and they’re striving to increase that rate still further. Below are some of the many ways they are constantly striving to make everything we do have less impact on our planet and a more positive outcome for all of us, especially the next generation.
OUR CARBON HOOF PRINT.
As well as not using Palm Oil in our formulas, recent scientific studies have shown that when cows eat more of what they are supposed to eat – grass – they produce less methane gas than cows that eat a mixed diet of grain, corn, etc.
So what does this mean? Well incredibly, cows are responsible for a significant amount of global greenhouse methane emissions, an amount comparable to a car in a single day, so if we can reduce the harmful emissions produced by cows simply by letting them eat what they are supposed to eat – grass – then it’s a win win for everyone.
We’re also working closely with SYNLAIT in New Zealand who have an excellent sustainability record. Last year, more than 85% of their production waste was recycled and they’re striving to increase that rate still further. Below are some of the many ways they are constantly striving to make everything we do have less impact on our planet and a more positive outcome for all of us, especially the next generation.
OUR CARBON HOOF PRINT.
As well as not using Palm Oil in our formulas, recent scientific studies have shown that when cows eat more of what they are supposed to eat – grass – they produce less methane gas than cows that eat a mixed diet of grain, corn, etc.
So what does this mean? Well incredibly, cows are responsible for a significant amount of global greenhouse methane emissions, an amount comparable to a car in a single day, so if we can reduce the harmful emissions produced by cows simply by letting them eat what they are supposed to eat – grass – then it’s a win win for everyone.
We’re also working closely with SYNLAIT in New Zealand who have an excellent sustainability record. Last year, more than 85% of their production waste was recycled and they’re striving to increase that rate still further. Below are some of the many ways they are constantly striving to make everything we do have less impact on our planet and a more positive outcome for all of us, especially the next generation.
Targeting Zero Carbon
To align with our purpose of ‘doing milk differently,
for a healthier world’ we identified a series of climate change targets. To ensure we are transparent in reaching these goals Synlait will now report its greenhouse gas emissions in a third-party audited report, annually.
Off-farm GHG action
Our 2018 impact: 157,148 tons of off-farm CO2-eq emissions.
Our goal: 50% reduction in total greenhouse gases per kilogram of milk solids by 2028.
We’re taking on climate change because we care about the ability for future generations to thrive.
We also recognise New Zealand’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and, as a major emitter, seek to make a meaningful contribution to that target. We’re re-imagining all aspects of our business for a low-emissions future.
On-farm GHG action
Our 2018 impact: 755,583 tons of on-farm CO2-eq emissions.
Our goal: 35% reduction in total greenhouse gases per kilogram of milk solids by 2028.
Farms supplying Synlait represent approximately 86% of Synlait’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
The consensus view has been that little can be done to reduce on-farm emissions. This view no longer holds true. Breakthrough technology paired with best practice management can result in substantial emissions reductions. Our staff and farmers are galvanized around leading change.
Moving away from coal
We’re installing New Zealand’s first electrode boiler in our advanced liquids plant, due for commissioning in April 2019. Running on renewable electricity, this technology will prevent the emissions equivalent of 9,600 households per year versus a coal boiler.
We’re also committed to reducing our existing coal usage, and will never build another coal boiler.
Animal health and welfare
We value our dairy animals as a sentient cornerstone of our healthy food products.
Through exceptional farming stewardship we strive for all of our dairy cows to experience a life of great health and positive wellbeing. We support our supplier farmers in achieving and maintaining this goal.
The Animal Health and Welfare pillar of Lead With Pride™ is about setting stockmanship expectations, providing good farm infrastructure, and ensuring health protocols are followed to meet or exceed industry best practice outcomes.
Off-farm water reduction
Our 2018 impact: 3,425,157 m3 of water used.
Our goals: 20% reduction in water use per kilogram
of milk solids by 2028. 20% improvement in the quality of waste water.
New Zealand has spoken loud and clear about its views of the industrial and commercial use of water and the current and likely future state of waterways. We recognise the challenges and are committed to playing a substantial role in better stewardship of water. We’re setting out to reduce the volume of water we use through all aspects of our manufacturing process. We’re also improving the quality of the waste water that leaves our factory.
On-farm water reduction
Our goals: 20% reduction in water use per kilogram of milk solids by 2028. 45% reduction in nitrogen loss to waterways per kilogram of milk solids by 2028.
In addition to using less, we seek to eliminate our contribution to the degradation of waterways in the catchment areas of our operations.
Energy Efficiency
Our 2018 impact: 1,581,038 GJ of energy used.
In December 2018, we carried out an energy audit of our Dunsandel site to better understand our energy consumption and explore opportunities for reduction. Several options are being studied, such as the installation of high temperature heat pumps and exhaust heat recovery systems. At Pokeno, our future site’s boiler will also present several energy-efficiency features.
Circular Economy
Our 2018 impact: 2,566 tons of manufacturing waste produced.
We believe we must contribute to a more circular economy, both at manufacturing and end-consumer levels. Last year, more than 85% of our production waste was recycled and we strive to increase that rate still further. At consumer level, we are working with some of our major clients to design innovative and circular packaging solutions for our products.
