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Gold Member Case Study - Compsey Creamery

Compsey Creamery, founded in 1985 in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, is a leading dairy producer supplying high-quality yogurt, cream, and cheese to food service providers and manufacturers. The company operates across Europe and is recognised for its sustainable practices and commitment to local, grass-fed milk sourcing.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2024, Compsey Creamery reduced cardboard packaging, surpassing its milestone by 13.6%, through streamlined case formats adopted across 60% of output.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Water, Biodiversity, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets Supplier Certification, Packaging, and Biodiversity.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2025

In 2024, Compsey Creamery made measurable progress in reducing packaging intensity, decreasing cardboard usage from 12.65 kg/t in 2023 to 12.09 kg/t. This performance exceeded the company’s milestone target by 13.6%, reflecting a focused effort to optimise packaging across its operations.

A key factor in this improvement was the full-year implementation of a new packaging format for brand customers, who now receive products in 6 x 2kg cases. This change, introduced in 2023 and fully adopted in 2024, has streamlined packaging requirements and reduced material use per unit of output.

These brand customers represent 60% of Compsey Creamery’s total product output, making the shift highly impactful. By consolidating product volumes into more efficient case sizes, the company has not only reduced cardboard use but also improved logistics efficiency and reduced waste. Compsey Creamery continues to explore further opportunities to reduce packaging materials and improve recyclability.

 

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