Carbon Negative Dairy

Challenge

• Organic dairy farm (372 hectares, 300+ cows).

• Needed to measure full climate impact (emissions + sequestration).

• Pressure to prove sustainability credentials to customers.

• Wanted a credible baseline and roadmap for future improvements.

Our Approach

• Carbon audit (2020/21) following GHG Protocol & ISO 14061.

• Collected data on livestock, land use, feed, energy, and transport.

• Assessed Scope 1–3 emissions (cattle, energy, waste, procurement).

• Measured carbon sequestration: 25,000 trees, hedgerows, ponds, regenerative soil.

• Ran scenario testing (slurry biodigestion, feed sourcing, pasture expansion).

Results to Date

• Emissions: 1,949 tCO₂e/year.

• Sequestration: 2,824 tCO₂e/year.

• Net balance: –875 tCO₂e/year (carbon negative).

• Soil tests showed higher carbon storage than regional farms.

• Financial upside: sequestration value £18k–£57k/year (carbon credits potential).

Client Impact

• Independent validation of regenerative practices.

• Stronger sustainability story for brand and customers.

• Clear roadmap for reducing emissions further.

• Positioned as a leader in organic dairy and cheese markets..

Takeaway

Rigorous carbon audits give farms a credible baseline, validate regenerative claims, and unlock both reputational and commercial benefits.