We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees and all individuals who access our facilities. Woodlands Dairy complies with ISO 45001 standards, placing us at the forefront of workplace safety and risk management. Our systems support the creation of a safe, healthy working environment, supported by continual training and improvement.

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In 2024, we proudly supported over 21 community organisations and projects, reflecting a broad and sustained commitment to social development in the Eastern Cape region.

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Woodlands Dairy is committed to reducing its environmental impact, and we are proud to share that our total carbon emissions have decreased by 4.7% in 2024, bringing our total to 33,968 tons of CO2e. This is a significant achievement in our ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change. Since our base year of 2012, we have successfully reduced our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) footprint by an impressive 63.6%. Additionally, our product carbon footprint per litre of milk for 2024 stands at just 92 grams of CO2e, reflecting our continuous investment in sustainable practices.

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Woodlands Dairy relies on a mix of energy sources, including electricity, diesel, biomass, heavy fuel oil (HFO), biogas, and fugitive gases. Since introducing biomass in 2019, it has become the primary energy source for the facility. In 2024, with the second biomass boiler fully operational, biomass now accounts for 71.47% of our total energy consumption.

The targets and achievements for 2024 are reflected in the table below.

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In 2024, Woodlands Dairy recorded a 3.38% year-on-year increase in total water consumption.

The water usage intensity, measured as litres of water consumed per litre of dairy product produced, experienced a marginal rise, attributable to the overall increase in operational demand. A key driver behind this trend was a notable 36% reduction in recycled water volumes, resulting from scheduled maintenance activities at the Resource Recovery Plant (RRP).

Woodlands Dairy has committed to the implementation of targeted water efficiency initiatives and infrastructure improvements in 2025, aimed at strengthening water sustainability, improving circular water use, and reinforcing the company’s commitment to responsible environmental management.

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38% less water sent to RRP in 2024, following scheduled maintenance activities at the Resource Recovery Plant (RRP).

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57% achieved = 155 966 000 L  

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25% achieved = 155 966 000 L

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In a powerful move towards environmental sustainability, our Woodlands Dairy factory has made impressive strides in waste management, successfully diverting tons of waste from landfill through a robust on-site sorting and recycling initiative. Throughout 2024, the factory implemented a systematic waste segregation process, ensuring materials like Tetra Pak cardboard were sorted at the source. This approach allowed for more efficient recycling and reduced contamination in recyclable waste streams.

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Biological waste is stored separate from general waste and is collected by a registered and credited Bio-waste, waste removal company.

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E-waste is managed in a responsible manner with all electronic waste sent to a registered electronic waste management company for recycling and disposal.

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