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Dairyworks

OVERALL

Owned
NZL
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Dairy

Established in New Zealand in 2001. A family-owned company until it was acquired by fellow New Zealand dairy company Synlait in 2019.

Company Ownership

Dairyworks Ltd   NZL     website   email   facebook   
  Synlait Ltd   
   owns 100% of Dairyworks Ltd  
NZL     website   email   facebook   twitter

Dairy

Established in 2000. China's Bright Dairy bought a 51% stake in 2010, which has since been diluted to 39%. Acquired fellow New Zealand dairy company Dairyworks in 2019.

      Bright Food (Group) Co Ltd   
       owns 39% of Synlait Ltd  
CHN     website         

Large food conglomerate

State-owned Bright Food was established in 2006 amid a series of mergers and consolidations of Chinese state-owned assets, and today is China's largest food company. Shanghai's municipal government is the company's controlling stakeholder. Acquired 75% of Manassen Foods in Nov 2011.

      A2 Milk Company Ltd   
       owns 20% of Synlait Ltd  
NZL     website   email      

Dairy company

Founded in New Zealand in 2000. Their products have been sold in Australia since 2007, China since 2013. Their infant formula products are made by Synlait, and a2 milk is made under licence by Fonterra.

> About the Ratings

Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Dairyworks Ltd
No assessment data currently available for Dairyworks Ltd
Synlait Ltd
Environment CDP Climate Change Score of A-
In 2022, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of A-.
Source: CDP (2022)
Business Ethics Certified B Corporation
Certified B Corporations use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. B Corps meet comprehensive and transparent social and environmental performance standards; meet higher legal accountability standards; and build business constituency for good business.
Source: B Corporation (2020)
Business Ethics Part owned by Bright Food, which has criticisms
This company is 39% owned by Bright Food, which has numerous criticisms and an overall Shop Ethical rating of 'F'. Bright Food is controlled by the Chinese government.
Source: Shop Ethical (2019)
Environment Climate Leaders Coalition signatory
This company is a member of New Zealand-based Climate Leaders Coalition, signifying a commitment to taking voluntary action on climate change. This company is a signatory to the New Zealand-based Climate Leaders Coalition. Signatories have each committed to measuring, reporting and reducing their emissions, as well as working with their suppliers to reduce their emissions.
Source: Climate Leaders Coalition (2020)
Environment Climate action commitments
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)
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has extensive sustainability claims on its website under the overarching headings of Environment, People and Enterprise.
Source: company website (2019)
Business Ethics Sustainable Business Council member
This company is a member of the New Zealand-based Sustainable Business Council, signifying a commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build sustainability into their purchasing decisions. Members are required to introduce annual reporting practices, which outline their progress on environmental, social, governance and economic issues.
Source: Sustainable Business Council (2020)

> About the Icons

Company Details

Type Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address Islington, New Zealand
Website www.dairyworks.com.nz

Products / Brands

Dairyworks
Dairyworks Cheese


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