Barry Callebaut and Arla Foods partner to cut dairy carbon emissions with farm-level data and incentives

Barry Callebaut has launched its first dairy-focused decarbonization partnership with Arla Foods, starting with UK-sourced skimmed milk powder. Over three years, Arla will provide annual primary carbon footprint data tied to the volumes supplied, which Barry Callebaut will use to drive on-farm emission reduction practices and meet its Scope 3 targets. The program includes alignment with recognized greenhouse gas methodologies and incentive payments for farmers who adopt lower-carbon practices. This collaboration is notable because it addresses a hard-to-decarbonize category, dairy, by linking climate goals to concrete farm-level actions. It also gives Barry Callebaut customers a clearer path to lower-carbon chocolate and cocoa products. The partnership sets a precedent for how food companies can use supply chain data and financial incentives to reduce agricultural emissions.