Coffee Chains Among Worst Offenders For Methane Emission Inaction – CoffeeTalk

A new analysis by the Changing Markets Foundation has revealed that some of the world’s largest dairy producers and coffee house chains are failing to address their methane emissions. The study scored 20 major dairy producers and coffee house chains on their methane reduction goals, action plans, accounting, and reporting. Of these, 17 acknowledged that methane or livestock is a climate problem, with the exceptions being Dunkin’, Starbucks, and the UK dairy company Froneri.

Only two firms, Nestlé and Danone, claim to have reduced their methane emissions, most do not have clear methane-related targets, action plans, or even transparency on emissions, and none have pledged to reduce their dairy product sales. 18 out of the 20 companies scored less than half the available points, while only six (Arla, Danone, DMK, General Mills, Bel, and Saputo) were found to track their methane emissions directly. Of these, just four disclosed the results.

Coffee chains were among the worst offenders, making up the bottom nine companies for methane inaction. Dunkin’ scored zero points for its complete lack of targets, plans, and disclosures, and dairy was found to be the largest single source of carbon emissions across Starbucks US’s operations and supply chain. Danone was the highest scoring company, but still only received 59 out of 100 points. Nestlé is the only company to explicitly support reduced public consumption of dairy but has still not pledged to decrease its own dairy sales.

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