Dairy Farmers of America
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Dairy cooperative
Formed in 1998 when four US dairy cooperatives merged. Five more joined later.
Dairy Farmers of America Inc | USA | website |
Company Assessment
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The livestock sector is the single largest contributor to man-made methane emissions. Even though rapid reductions of methane emissions are needed to slow the rate of global warming, the largest meat and dairy corporations are oblivious to the problem. Changing Markets' 2021 report 'Blindspot' investigated the policies and actions of 20 meat and dairy giants to reduce their methane emissions. This company scored 12.8/100 for their methane policy and actions.
Source: Changing Markets (2021)
The 2021 Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report ranks global food companies on how they are managing and reporting their farm animal welfare policies and practices. This company appeared in tier 5, "On the business agenda but limited evidence of implementation", with tier 1 being the best, and tier 6 the worst.
Source: BBFAW (2021)
The 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #232/350, with a total score of 11/100.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2021) |
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business (2021)
This company has claims on its website of sustainability in the areas of environmental stewardship, renewable energy, animal welfare, preserving the ability to pass farms onto the next generation and a DFA Cares Foundation that donates to local food banks.
Source: company website (2020)
OpenSecrets.org tracks the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives. Follow link to see this company's record of political donations, lobbying, outside spending and more.
Source: Open Secrets (2020) |
Company Details
Type | Co-operative |
Founded | 1998 |
Revenue | 13.6 billion USD (2018) |
Employees | 6,000 (2019) |
Subsidiaries | Dean Foods Company
Dairy Food and beverage company, particularly dairy. Filed for bankruptcy in Nov 2019 and acquired by Dairy Farmers of America in May 2020. |
Contact Details
Address | Kansas City, Kansas, USA |
Website | www.dfamilk.com |