Sustainability in Action
Lakeland Dairies strategy, Pathway to a Better Future, outlines our commitment to producing safe, nutritious and sustainable food products for customers across the globe, whilst working in harmony with the environment.
We partner with organisations in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to drive our sustainability programme forward. This includes: On Farm Audits every 18 months A strong focus on Animal Welfare, Medicine Usage, Hygiene, Health & Safety Data Capture which feeds directly into a Carbon Navigator Tool (ROI).
Origin Green
We’ve been a member of the Bord Bia Origin Green Programme since 2013. As a member of the programme, we have signed up to the Origin Green Charter.
This Charter maps out clear objectives across three key areas: raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes and social sustainability. We have embarked on a robust five-year plan committing to sustainability improvements across our business. These plans are independently verified and are monitored on an annual basis.
Red Tractor Scheme
We are part of the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, the UK’s largest farm and food standards scheme. It’s the standard-bearer for guaranteeing the highest standards of food production and also a prerequisite to supply many purchasers of consumer food products.
We’re currently rolling out the Red Tractor Scheme across all of our suppliers in Northern Ireland. We have our own Red Tractor team that supports the farmers with all aspects of the scheme from food safety to animal welfare, environmental protection, traceability and sustainability.
Teagasc Joint Programme and Northern Ireland Dairy Development Programme
These programmes offer a range of supports for our farmers including delivered through farm walks, workshops and farm visits. A range of topics are covered in the programme including:
Grazing Workshops Breeding & Fertility Heifer Rearing and Management Land & Labour Efficiency Fodder Budgeting Nutrient Management/Soil Improvement New Entrant Plans AMR
Dairy Sustainability Ireland
Dairy Sustainability Ireland is a collaborative project with Bord Bia, the Department of Agriculture and a number of Ireland’s leading dairy processors.
This initiative helps farmers meet environmental targets, improve profitability and reinforces Ireland’s reputation as a world leader in grass-fed dairy production. It also represents the world’s first ‘whole of sector/whole of government’ approach to addressing the challenges faced within the dairy industry.
