Sustainability & Community
The a2 Milk Company's purpose ‘We pioneer the future of Dairy for good’ and vision ‘An A1-free world where Dairy nourishes all people and our planet’ highlights the positive impact we want to have on the world, inspiring our team and partners.
The a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund supports projects within the Company’s supply chain that demonstrate an integrated approach to a sustainable future and enables a positive and meaningful impact across the community and environment.
The a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund offers financial awards to certified a2 Milk™ dairy farms to support projects that promote the achievement of the Company’s sustainability objectives. Successful projects demonstrate an integrated approach to a sustainable future and enable a positive and meaningful impact across the environment in which we operate.
Since 2017, The a2 Milk Company has demonstrated its commitment to farm sustainability through its grants programme. This initiative which began in Australia and expanded to New Zealand in 2022, has successfully awarded over 65 projects, totalling more than $2,170,000.
The funds operations have been supported through collaboration with Landcare Australia, Lincoln University, and an investment committee comprised of industry experts in regenerative agriculture, soil health, animal health and wellbeing, and farming systems.
Contracted a2 Milk™ farmers from across Australia and New Zealand will be invited to submit applications for the 2025 round of the a2™ Farm Sustainability Fund from the 20th January 2025, learn more here.
Contracted a2 Milk™ farmers will be awarded funding for projects based on criteria aligned to The a2 Milk Company’s sustainability objectives and key priority areas including:
The funding will help farmers undertake projects aligned to the key priority areas.
Learn more about Landcare Australia here.
The Company has supported Foodbank with fresh milk product donations in New South Wales and Victoria since 2015, scaling up support in times of heightened need. In FY22, support was increased by providing a cash donation to support Foodbank School Breakfast Programs. The Company also donated a2 Milk™ products to Foodbank through the National Donor Partnership.
The School Breakfast Program provides a healthy breakfast for school children who would otherwise go without, and delivers important benefits for the students across a broad range of physical and mental health outcomes, including energy levels and concentration. Through this donation, the Company was able to support Foodbank to provide 47 schools in some of Australia’s most remote Indigenous communities with access to the School Breakfast Program.
Our a2™ Careline is supported by Accredited Practising Dietitians ready to help answer your questions.
Phone: 1800 22 46 32 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm AEDT)
Email: careline@a2milk.com
We believe breastfeeding is best to provide ideal nutrition for babies, and other important health benefits. Good nutrition for mums is important throughout pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. However, we understand breastfeeding may not be an option for everyone. To support you on your feeding journey, we recommend speaking to a healthcare professional. Introducing formula either partially or exclusively may reduce breast milk supply, which isn’t easy to re-establish. It is also important to consider the social and financial impacts of formula, such as potential cost of providing formula until your baby is 12 months old. When using infant formula, always follow the preparation instructions carefully. Improper use can make your baby unwell. Information about our infant formula products is for educational and informational purposes only.
