HIGHLIGHTS Climate impact Since 2005, Arla’s total climate impact has decreased by 12.4 per cent, despite increased production. Colleagues engagement The Barometer engagement survey was d istributed to 17,500 colleagues in 38 countries and in 15 different languages. This year’s response rate was 89 per cent. Milk price During the first half of 2016, the milk price Arla was able to pay to its owners continued to be very low, which led to a continuous difficult financial situation on many farms. The second half of 2016, the milk price to farmers was increased four times and the outlook was more positive. Ownership To emphasise that Arla is farmer-owned, the marque is now on all Arla® branded products. Open farms 460,000 In Denmark, Sweden, the UK and Germany, consumers can visit Arla farms to learn more about dairy production and to enjoy Open Farm and Cows out to pasture events. In total, more than 460,000 consumers visited farms at these events. New organisation A major reorganisation has been implemented to support Arla’s strategy – Good Growth 2020 – and to meet market demands. Organic products No 1 Arla is the world’s largest producer of organic dairy products. Nutrition Criteria 93% 93 % of Arla® branded products fulfill our Nutrition Criteria. Human rights Arla’s human rights assessment has been conducted in five countries in Africa and Asia. Food safety 98% 98 % of our production volume is manufactured at sites with GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certification or similar.
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