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Dairy products with value added – sustainability at DMK

Climate protection is firmly embedded in our DMK 2030 Sustainability Strategy

We know we have to handle the Earth’s valuable resources carefully so that we can feed ten billion people sustainably in the long term. Cows can help. That’s why our mission is: sustainability from the meadow to the glass of milk. DMK champions embodied ecological responsibility, as embedded in our Vision 2030. Our sustainability strategy embraces climate protection, animal welfare and biodiversity. And it is always mindful of our dairy farmers, for whom the best possible milk price is generated. And whom we reward for responsible milk production with our Milkmaster Programme. The approach is well received: Unilever, for example, honours us on a regular basis as a “Sustainable Supplier”.

Climate and resource protection

Sustainability at DMK: for a better future.

For us, commitment to protecting the climate and resources lies at the heart of our corporate philosophy. Because the climate problem is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. In this context, we consider effective climate and resource protection not to be just our duty as a business but also as an opportunity for innovation. We commit through research and development to implementing new technologies that are not only ecologically but also entrepreneurially sustainable. We pursue a comprehensive strategy overall so as to make our business processes harmonise with the principles of climate and resource protection. The goal is a sustainable corporate development that includes not only economic success, but also environmental protection and social responsibility. For this reason, we are also members of important international initiatives: In December 2021, we joined the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). This organisation examines and validates climate goals industry-wide in line with the UN Paris Agreement’s climate goals.
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Net Zero Farming reveals many opportunities for sustainability on DMK farms: It systematically finds ways to optimize farm management, fodder and arable farming and energy production.

Biodiversity

Green future: why biodiversity is so important.

Biodiversity is unique and irreplaceable. At DMK, we work actively to maintain and promote the biological diversity of ecosystems. We have placed the protection of biodiversity in our strategic focus for that purpose. With the Milkmaster Production Code, we have been giving our farmers clear recommendations on promoting biodiversity since 2015, for example by using grassland, regional feed and pasture grazing. We are aware that the farms have independent responsibility for the use of specific biodiversity measures. Pasture grazing, for example, is not feasible for every farm. It depends on the farm’s circumstances whether it is in a position to encourage diversity of species in meadows and pastures, practise nature conservation along rivers, streams and ditches, protect grassland birds and farmland birds or protect insects.
Animal welfare

Supporting animal husbandry with heart and mind.

The focus of our farmers’ attention right now is, above all else, the cows’ health and fitness. The cows are the foundations of a farm. Promoting animal welfare and comfort in the cowsheds or in the meadow therefore comes first and foremost. Because the cows’ health is the foundation of responsible milk production, and is a very important concern for us. It influences the quality and safety of the milk and therefore of food. DMK pursues a comprehensive approach to animal welfare, animal health, the environment and climate protection, economics and social issues.
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