Decarbonising the French dairy industry: Savencia and Agrial enter an unprecedented partnership with 1,300 producers, covering 1 billion litres of milk

This partnership, which involves 1,300 producers and covers an annual collection of 1 billion litres, is a historical first in the industry between a dairy player and a co-operative company. It embodies the commitments shared by Savencia and Agrial in terms of improving the environmental footprint and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the upstream dairy sector.

Both organisations will support each co-operative farmer member in achieving their objectives. This will include an initial diagnosis to determine the action plan, the implementation of levers for environmental progress, and then a final diagnosis at the end of this period with a measurement of the results.

To support the commitments made by the farmer members, they will be eligible for a ‘climate premium’, financial support based on two pillars:

• A commitment to resources, by carrying out a carbon audit on each farm and implementing action plans.
• A bonus based on indicators linked to the actual environmental performance of each farm compared with the average for all dairy farms.

A producer could receive up to €4.5/1,000 litres of milk depending on the results of his carbon audit and his environmental performance, in terms of both carbon and biodiversity.

About Agrial:

Agrial is a French agricultural and agri-food co-operative that supports its farmer members on a daily basis to promote and market their products. Relying on strong brands (Florette, Soignon, Grand Fermage, Danao, Loïc Raison, Breizh Cola, Tallec…), the Group has 100 production sites in 10 countries and develops agri-food activities in the fields of milk, fresh vegetables and fruits, beverages and meats. A committed company, Agrial develops responsible and efficient agriculture and offers consumers safe, healthy and tasty food. Together, the 12,500 farmer members and 22,000 Agrial employees embody the company’s values of sustainability, proximity, solidarity and boldness.

Agrial press contact:
Claire Audusseau – c.audusseau@agrial.com – +33 (0)6 73 21 87 25

About Savencia Cheese & Dairy:

Savencia is an international, family-based and independent food group infused with strong corporate values and a vocation: “Leading the way to better food”. Committed to sustainable, ethical and socially responsible growth, it contributes to the agricultural and environmental transition. With 22,329 employees worldwide, Savencia is one of the world’s leading dairy companies, the 2^nd largest in France and the 5^th largest in the world, processing 5.1 billion litres of milk. Its development is based on strong brands in France and abroad (including Caprice des Dieux, St Agur, St Môret, Tartare, Saint Albray, Le Rustique, Elle & Vire).

Savencia press contacts: DGM Conseil
Christian d’Oléon – chrisdo@dgm-conseil.fr – +33 (0)6 08 49 89 07
Sarah Mackowiak – sarah.mackowiak@dgm-conseil.fr – +33 (0)6 83 61 36 45