Certifying low carbon leaders in China’s dairy industry

02 Sep 2024

The production of livestock plays an important role in our world, providing food and employment to billions of people every day, but it is also a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable practices in animal husbandry – the breeding and raising of domestic animals – are therefore vital to the agriculture industry’s low carbon transition.

As a leading provider of global agriculture solutions, Intertek issued China’s first Low-Carbon Farm Dairy Farming Certification to Pingdingshan Youran Animal Husbandry Co Ltd. (Youran). This certificate is based on Intertek’s 2023 ‘Requirements for Low-Carbon Farming – Dairy Cattle’ standard, which aims to standardise livestock farming activities, reduce negative impacts of husbandry on the environment through the introduction of green ecological standards, and promote the sustainable development of the livestock industry.

Our comprehensive and in-depth review and verification of Youran dairy farm covered herd management, low-carbon feed application, farming technology specifications, manure management, energy management and carbon reduction measures. The certification highlights Youran’s high level of carbon management throughout the entire livestock breeding process.

By driving a green and low carbon future for the livestock industry, companies like Intertek and Youran help to reduce environmental pollution, protect ecosystems and promote a harmonious coexistence between agriculture and the environment.