Sustainable Dairy at Kerry Dairy Ireland

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, sustainability is at the core of our operations. From the pastures of our milk suppliers to the ingredients and products we offer, we are dedicated to pioneering sustainable dairy practices that benefit people, society, and the planet.

Kerry Dairy Ireland is the first dairy processor to achieve Stage 5 verification on the Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP) platform. This milestone underscores our leadership in sustainable dairy practices and our commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the industry. Our Gold Membership within Origin Green, along with initiatives in Evolve our on-farm sustainability programme were instrumental in this achievement.

Our Commitments

55% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and 30% reduction in scope 3 emissions by 2030

15% reduction in water intensity by 2030 across our manufacturing facilities

100% recyclable, reusable, compostable packaging by 2025

Committed to regenerative farming practices across all our milk suppliers through our Evolve Regenerative Ag Programme

100% Bord Bia Origin Green Certification and Grass Fed Verified

Gold Membership of the Origin Green Sustainability Programme

100% of our key raw materials sustainable sourced by 2030

Continued development and promotion of sustainable nutrition for consumers and customers through all our products

Beyond the Horizon Sustainability Strategy

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we are committed to being our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

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Annual Sustainability Report

At Kerry, we remain committed to being our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

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Evolve Regenerative Agriculture

Discover how we work with our 2,800 milk suppliers to ensure sustainability through regenerative agricultural practices, focusing on emission reductions, water quality, soil health, and animal welfare.

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Sustainable Operations

Our dairy processing facilities are optimized for reducing emissions, conserving resources, and supporting local communities while ensuring employee well-being.

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Sustainable Consumer Foods

We are leading the way in sustainable product and packaging innovation to bring you the highest quality dairy products while minimising our environmental impact.

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