Creating a sustainable farming future for generations to come.

Norco is proud to be Australia’s oldest and largest 100% farmer-owned dairy co-operative.

For 130 years, we have remained deeply rooted in our founding values of community, resilience, and shared success. Our commitment to supporting local communities and the broader dairy industry has never wavered, as it is built on mutual respect and the trust of our Members, customers, and consumers. Through generations of change, Norco has evolved with purpose, adapting to challenges, embracing innovation, and leading in sustainability. Today, we continue to grow as a community-driven business, dedicated to creating long-term value and sustainable farming practices for many generations to come.

At Norco, our sustainability framework spans the three pillars for Our Planet, Our People, and Our Product, to drive our vision for a more sustainable and responsible future.


Sustainable operation 

We are committed to reducing the carbon emissions of our operations. Our target is 30% carbon intensity reduction in scope 1 and 2 by FY30, from a FY20 baseline. To support the delivery of our decarbonisation goals, all our manufacturing factories have targeted KPIs to reduce energy and water consumption.

Net zero future 

To align with climate science, we commit to do what is commercially practical to achieve net zero emissions in our supply chain by FY50. We promote initiatives to reduce our carbon emissions and policies to ensure our strategy aligns with action.

Safe and inclusive culture

We foster a safe and inclusive culture, supported by initiatives that promote wellbeing, mental health, engagement, and skills for the future.

Co-operative community

Our co-operative model ensures fair pricing and profit-sharing among Members, with profits reinvested into local communities to drive shared success.

Product excellence

We commit to deliver top quality and excellence in our product.

Circular packaging

We are committed to minimising our environmental impact by innovating and choosing sustainable packaging materials, reducing waste generation, and diverting waste from landfill. Our circular packaging goal is measured by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) reporting performance

As we mark Norco’s 130th year, we are proud to share our continued journey toward a greener and more resilient future.

From reducing emissions and optimising energy use in our manufacturing factories, innovating with circular economy packaging designs, and fostering a thriving workplace and a co-operative community, our sustainability strategy reflects our commitment to long-term impact.

Our voluntary sustainability impact report offers a transparent overview of how we are aligning our purpose with performance, and features our progress and vision for the road ahead.

See our Sustainability Impact Report FY25

Sustainability Documents