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Sainsbury's Dairy Development Group sustainability bonus
Cost-of-production milk price plus a bonus for improving sustainability, such as cutting carbon.
- From
- Sainsbury's
- How much
- From October 2023 an extra 1p/litre plus about £1.7m a year set aside for sustainability bonuses; per-farm rates not published.
- Who can apply
- Sainsbury's Dairy Development Group members only.
- Buys
- supply chain
What you’ll need
- SDDG membership
How to apply
- Supply via the Sainsbury's dedicated pool
- Complete required environmental data
- Bonus paid with milk price
Most recent detailed figures are 2023-2025. Only available if you supply this buyer; payments are usually per litre/tonne bonuses that the buyer can change or end. You often have to share farm data and carbon footprints. Not a carbon credit you can sell elsewhere.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.