Tillamook County Creamery Association Announces Climate Action Goals and Plan for Progress; Paul Snyder Comments

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is stepping up in its sustainability mission with the announcement of a new goal. To meet its net zero climate goals by 2050, TCCA has set an interim goal of 30 percent reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.

“At TCCA, our farmers operate with the next generation in mind,” said Paul Snyder, Executive Vice President, Stewardship, TCCA. “Since our founding in 1909, our farmer-owners have built everything with a long-term outlook to ensure that farms and communities are here for generations to come. That’s why being good stewards of cows and farms, of people and products, of our communities and the environment, is central to everything we do.”

According to the release, the climate action goals set for 2050 are:

• Achieve greenhouse gas neutrality
• Optimize water use efficiency while maximizing recycling
• Improve water quality by optimizing utilization of manure and nutrients

“The electricity, steam, and fuel that we use at our processing plants and to power our offices and fleet account for only 3 percent of our total emissions (Scope 1 and 2 emissions),” said Snyder. “The biggest challenge we face in meeting our climate commitment will be engaging our supply chain partners to reduce Scope 3 emissions, which make up 97 percent of our total emissions.”

TCCA is adopting a multi-faceted approach to its climate action plan involving its facilities and fleet, on-farm practices, and packaging. More details on TCCA’s carbon footprint and a summary of the Climate Action Plan can be found here.

“Our Climate Action Plan is a roadmap—not a GPS. Implementation will require perseverance and continued collaboration across our cooperative and externally with our supply chain and customers,” said Snyder. “While we don’t have all the answers, we do have a dedication to continuous improvement, a challenger mindset, and inspiration from our farmers that will help protect and preserve our ecosystems now and for future generations.”

For more details, click here. TCCA will share its year-over-year progress toward the climate goals in its annual stewardship reports.

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