Norco is Australia’s largest and oldest 100% farmer-owned dairy co-operative. Established in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Norco began in 1895 when a group of farmers gathered to discuss how they could come together to secure a better and more profitable future for the dairy farmers of the Northern Rivers by exercising the principles of coalition. They knew then what we still live by today, that we are stronger together.
Our Sustainability Strategy
Creating a sustainable farming future for generations to come.
At Norco, our strategic framework focuses on three pillars: Planet, People, and Product with six corresponding goals that underpin our vision to contribute to a more sustainable and responsible future. Our strategy helps align our sustainability focused vision with our actions.
Click on each pillar to read more of our goals.
We protect and respect the natural environment
Thirty by 30
- Reduce our carbon activity
- 30% carbon intensity reduction by FY30 across scope 1 and 2 from FY20 baseline
Zero by 50
- Reduce our carbon footprint
- Net zero emissions in our value chain by FY50
We support the people in our business and community
Farmers & Community Engagement
- Improve lives of our farmers and community
- Deliver industry leading farm-gate milk price
Employee Safety & Inclusivity
- Build a positive, proactive safety culture
- Continuous improvement to reduce and achieve no safety accidents
We create products which provide long-term value
Nutritious & Top-Quality Product
- Sustain high quality local dairy production
- Innovating to keep up with evolving consumer preferences
Packaging Circularity
- Provide sustainable packaging solutions for our consumers
- Packaging goals aligned to that of APCO's
Our sustainability strategy supports the Australian Dairy Sustainability Framework,
and the following 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
This commitment is not just a statement but a promise for a better future. Norco believes that to create a long-term, trusted and transparent relationship with our key stakeholders, we must proactively move towards delivering sustainable outcomes and responding to the real challenges of climate change. As part of our commitment to leaving a positive social and environmental impact on our planet and communities, we proudly present our Sustainability Impact Report.
Sustainability Documents
You can download our Sustainability Commitments here:
