Danone North America Regenerative Program

Danone North America is a division of global food and beverage company Danone, headquartered in White Plains, New York. The company operates a number of well-known brands including Activia, Dannon, Horizon Organic, Silk, and So Delicious, spanning dairy, plant-based beverages, and other food categories. Danone North America has committed to advancing regenerative agriculture as a core component of its sustainability strategy, recognizing the potential of improved land management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water retention, and enhance biodiversity. Its regenerative agriculture programs focus on partnering with dairy and crop farmers in its supply chain to implement practices including cover cropping, reduced tillage, composting, and rotational grazing. The company set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality across its business operations and has invested in soil health measurement and certification systems to verify the impact of its initiatives. Danone North America became the world’s largest Certified B Corporation in 2018, a milestone reflecting its commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. The company engages in industry coalitions and public policy advocacy to scale regenerative agriculture practices beyond its immediate supply chain and contribute to systemic change in the U.S. food system.