The Australian dairy industry is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change through initiatives like improved water efficiency and better animal care.

The Australian dairy industry is actively responding to climate change to ensure a sustainable future, as reflected in its internationally recognised Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework.

Food industries like dairy are at the centre of many of the sustainability challenges facing the world today, with issues such as land degradation, biodiversity loss, climate change, population growth, water scarcity, animal welfare, public health, human rights and technological disruption challenging the way food is made.

Climate change is threatening key resources that support life on earth, with the impacts of global warming already being felt. This includes the natural environment and human activities, including farming.

The Australian dairy industry is taking action by committing to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change. This includes improving water use efficiency both in manufacturing and on farms, as well as providing better shade and shelter for animals to cope with changing climate conditions.