Sustainability Our journey to LIVE Sustainablity

At MILEI, sustainability isn’t a trend. It’s part of who we are.

And that’s exactly where our story begins: with a by‑product and an idea. Since the 1970s, we at MILEI have believed that existing resources hold far more value than meets the eye. Sustainability is therefore not a new ambition for us, but an integral part of our origins and our everyday actions.

Early on, we began rethinking whey as a raw material. What was long considered a by‑product of cheese production became, through innovative filtration technologies – technologies in whose development MILEI played a key role – a valuable ingredient.
Today, it forms an essential basis for products used worldwide in infant nutrition.

LIVE.

We stay true to where we come from and act with genuine environmental responsibility. By saving energy, keeping distances short, and relying on processes that protect our shared resources.

LOVE.

We believe in teamwork and put people first, from our employees to social projects in our region.

ENJOY.

We enjoy with responsibility, prioritizing valuable ingredients, certified packaging, and top quality standards.

Guided by vision and responsibility Our future is built on the values we stand for.

"Every day we make decisions, small ones and big ones. And we know that each one leaves a mark. And we know that each one leaves its mark. That is why we see sustainability as a responsibility we put into practice:
For us, this means acting consciously, valuing resources and thinking boldly ahead. Because genuine, long-term success can only be achieved when business and responsibility go hand in hand."

CEO, Jens Kutschera

Sustainability with Real Impact Materiality Matrix of MILEI GmbH

To establish a solid foundation for our sustainability strategy, we conducted a double materiality analysis. This analysis helps us identify the environmental, social, and business‑related topics that are most relevant both to MILEI and to our stakeholders. This systematic approach enables us to set clear priorities, allocate resources effectively, and take responsibility in a way that truly addresses the real challenges we face.

Shaping the Future together Partnerships that make tomorrow possible.

SAI

As members of the SAI Platform and the Sustainable Dairy Partnership, we follow global standards for responsible dairy sourcing and support regenerative agriculture across our supply chain.

Sedex

As a Sedex member, we continuously improve our sustainability performance, report transparently, and undergo regular on‑site audits.

EcoVadis

We use EcoVadis to assess our sustainability performance and strengthen a resilient, sustainable supply chain.

SBTi

MILEI has validated Near-Term and FLAG science-based targets: We commit to reduce absolute scope 1+2 GHG emissions as well as absolute Scope 3 NON-FLAG GHG emissions 63% by 2035 from a 2023 base year. We also commit to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 45.5% by 2035 from a 2023 base year.

For a world that lasts. Sustainability in Action

For us, sustainability means acting consciously and thinking long term. We are committed to a wide range of initiatives and projects that turn responsibility into tangible action, rooted locally and aligned internationally.
Every contribution counts, from a single idea to a comprehensive measure.
Here, we show how we actively and value‑driven shape the future.

Heat Recovery

Beyond collaboration

Administration building

LEADING BY GOOD EXAMPLE. As part of the Morinaga Milk Group Ltd., Co.

Our mother company Morinaga shows how sustainability can be lived every day:
with responsibility, vision, and dedication across the entire organization.
Their approach inspires us and guides our own actions.

Learn more: Sustainability Morinaga.

Anke Liebherr

Sustainability Manager

+49 7561 85 255

sustainability@milei.de