Our Sustainability Ambition
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Living Proof provides a framework for how Tirlán works with our farmer, local communities, employees and supply chain partners on defined environmental and social priorities. This strategy is supported by a network of external partners, helping to advance innovation through research, data and technology. It reflects the actions we take today, and every day, recognises the achievements delivered through our programmes to date, and sets out how we intend to continue supporting progress across Living Proof’s defined priority areas. |
On Our Family Farms
Living Proof programmes such as the 'Better Farming for Water' and the 'River Slaney Project' provide family farms with support and incentives to implement specified actions related to greenhouse gas emissions, water quality and other environmental priorities.
Living Proof also includes programmes such as 'Operation Biodiversity' and the 'Sustainability Action Payment' support participating farmers in implementing specified actions relating to soil management and biodiversity. Progress against these actions is monitored and tracked through the Bord Bia Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS) and Tirlán's Living Proof governance processes.
Our Living Proof programmes and external accreditations furthermore support participating farms with specified actions relating to animal care, water quality and emissions monitoring.
Living Proof involves us working with government agencies and industry stakeholders on programmes and initiatives intended to support the long-term viability of our family farm members and their businesses.
In Our Communities
In our farming communities, the Living Proof strategy is reflected through programmes relating to Member engagement such as the Tirlán Governance Academy as well as our long‑standing tradition of supporting agricultural shows across our catchment area. With our employees it is seen in our commitment to diversity, inclusion and workplace well-being. In 2026 Tirlán was awarded the The KeepWell Mark, Ibec's national accreditation for workplace wellbeing. In our communities it is seen through our charity partnerships and community engagement.
Central to Living Proof are programmes and initiatives set out under the Growing Together Pillar intended to support employee well-being and engagement with farming communities. For example, the Tirlán Generational Renewal Programme is designed to support farm succession and encourage continued participation in farming now and into the future for generations to come.
Expertise in Nutrition and Quality
The Research & Development team at Tirlán combines expertise in nutrition science, regulation, research and consumer insight to support the development of food and nutrition products and ingredients.
We work closely with our dairy and grain farmers through recognised assurance schemes, including Bord Bia SDAS and the Irish Grain Assurance Scheme. These schemes include defined environmental and quality standards that are considered as part of our sourcing processes. We report our annual Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions against our stated baseline as part of our Origin Green reporting process and monitor progress against our internal carbon targets.
Living Proof provides a framework for action and collaboration with farmers, customers, suppliers, employees and external partners on defined environmental and community priorities.
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