Danone has partnered with shipping and logistics giant Maersk
The French dairy company will utilize Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, a shipping solution powered by low-GHG fuels like biodiesel and bio-methanol sourced from waste feedstocks, which can cut emissions by up to 40% compared to conventional fossil fuels.
Danone’s global chief procurement officer, Jean-Yves Krummenacher, stated: “We are pleased to collaborate with Maersk through Danone’s Partner for Growth programme. The ECO Delivery Ocean solution aligns with our decarbonisation strategy, which focuses on alternative fuels and multi-modal transport options. Using Maersk’s product to lower CO2 emissions in sea freight is another milestone in our journey toward sustainability.”
The partnership with Maersk extends beyond ocean logistics to include inland transport solutions and control towers to ensure streamlined operations. Danone has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to cut carbon intensity by 50% from 2015 levels by 2030, with absolute reductions beginning by 2025.
The partnership with Maersk extends beyond ocean logistics to include inland transport solutions and control towers to ensure streamlined operations. Danone has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to cut carbon intensity by 50% from 2015 levels by 2030, with absolute reductions beginning by 2025.
Danone recently reported a 4.2% rise in like-for-like sales to €6.826 billion ($7.36 billion) for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance across North America, China, North Asia, and Oceania. The company expects full-year sales growth of 3% to 5%, reaffirming its outlook as it pushes forward on sustainability goals.
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