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the Dairy Sustainability Commitment Website
This website on sustainability aims at sharing best practices, promoting environmentally focused initiatives and improving overall performance of the dairy sector.
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GDAA PROGRESS REPORT ON DAIRY SECTOR COMMITMENTS 2009-2011
Parma, Italy, 19 October 2011 - The worldwide dairy sector highlighted their collaborative results in reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the reporting session of the Global Dairy Agenda for Action on Climate Change (GDAA) today at the IDF World Dairy Summit, Parma, Italy.
For detailed supporting evidence see the full progress report 2009-2011. Download the 48-page electronic report here... (3,8 MB)
For other documents and information about the session go to our Press room page.
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The Global Dairy Agenda for Action: Biannual reporting event, Parma, Italy, Wednesday 19 October 2011
Committing the global dairy sector to address climate change, the primary objective of the GDAA is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the milk supply chain. Through worldwide cooperation, the dairy sector is adopting strategies to achieve more efficient and sustainable dairy production for an increasing global population.
Attend our reporting session in Parma, Italy on 19 October 2011 and hear about the dairy sector’s progress and achievements for a more sustainable dairy sector.
Download the event program here
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Global Dairy Agenda for Action - reporting event, IDF 2010 World Dairy Summit, Auckland, New Zealand
In September 2009, seven organizations signed a Global Dairy Agenda for Action on Climate Change on behalf of the world’s dairy associations and companies to join forces to address climate change. This is an industry pledge at an unprecedented level of cooperation across national borders and along the dairy supply chain.
The Global Dairy Agenda for Action is intended as a living document committed to reporting progress on promoting the long-term sustainable supply of milk and dairy products on a regular and transparent basis. One year in, the Signatories’ have showcased some of the very encouraging achievements made to date during an Interim Update given at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Showcasing the Dairy Sector's Efforts in the Green Paper
Featured on the Dairy Sustainability Website, the Green Paper is an online catalogue of initiatives enabling organizations and individuals working in the dairy supply chain to showcase and share information about the affirmative sustainability actions that they are implementing. It also provides a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to be better informed about what the dairy supply chain is doing on climate change.
If you have an example that would demonstrate your commitment to reduce GHG emissions, submit it online to join the growing number of organizations showcasing their efforts and demonstrating how the dairy supply chain is working together to address this most significant challenge.
