Lactalis Canada publie son rapport ESG 2024

Core Insights - Lactalis Canada has published its 2024 ESG report, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable and responsible dairy transformation across its supply chain [1][2] Group 1: People and Communities - Recognized as one of the best employers in the Greater Toronto Area by Mediacorp Canada [6] - Invested over CAD 3.3 million in community initiatives nationwide, providing nearly one million liters/kilograms of nutritious dairy products [6] - Supported over 100 organizations through the Lactalis Canada Community Enrichment Fund [6] - Improved safety performance with a 12% reduction in workplace accident rates compared to the previous year [6] - Strengthened internal team development with 42% of salaried positions filled by internal candidates [6] Group 2: Products and Terroirs - Expanded product lines to cater to consumer dietary preferences, including lactose-free cheeses and butters, and high-protein, low-sugar yogurts made from natural ingredients [6] - Adopted advanced responsible sourcing practices, with nearly 500 million impressions of the blue cow logo on approximately 800 products containing 100% nutritious Canadian milk [6] - Continued support for scientifically-based best practices in animal welfare on Canadian dairy farms as a member of the National Farm Animal Care Council [6] Group 3: Earth and Resources - Opened a new zero-carbon-ready distribution center in Oshawa, Ontario, enhancing supply chain capacity and efficiency [6] - Celebrated the validation of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by the Science-Based Targets initiative, marking a significant endorsement of the Group Lactalis climate strategy [6][7] - Achieved a 10.3% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2019 [9] - Eliminated PVC from packaging, promoting greater circularity in recycling systems [9] - Saved 191,345 tons of packaging through lightweighting programs, reducing material usage [9]