US Dairy Industry
LEIF conducted a pioneering LCA for Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the U.S. dairy industry, evaluating nearly all dairy products produced in the country. The study incorporated the latest science to estimate regional emissions in key hotspot areas, establish a baseline for GHG neutrality targets, and project emissions out to 2050.
A dynamic LCA calculator tool was developed to simulate thousands of scenario permutations, considering hundreds of variables such as supply chain logistics, production processes, fuel sources, electricity grids, and management methods.
This tool offered the most comprehensive and realistic emissions profile calculations to date, highlighting the interplay and trade-offs between mitigation strategies. The project is foundational for the U.S. dairy industry's journey toward achieving its long-term sustainability goals.





