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Graincorp

GrainCorp Limited, commonly referred to as GrainCorp, is a leading agribusiness headquartered in Australia, with significant operations across key agricultural regions including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Founded in 1916, GrainCorp has established itself as a pivotal player in the grain supply chain, specialising in grain handling, storage, and marketing. The company offers a diverse range of services, including logistics, grain trading, and processing, which are tailored to meet the needs of farmers and customers alike. GrainCorp's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality products. With a strong market position, GrainCorp has achieved notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the agricultural sector.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Graincorp's score of 30 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Graincorp's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GrainCorp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,301,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 71,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint as part of their long-term climate strategy. The company has set a net-zero target, committing to achieve this by 2050 across all scopes of emissions. GrainCorp's emissions have shown a significant reduction trend over the years. For instance, in 2015, their Scope 1 emissions were about 239,172,000 kg CO2e, which has decreased to approximately 58,301,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a substantial reduction in direct emissions, showcasing their efforts in sustainability and climate responsibility. The company is actively engaged in initiatives to lower its greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards and best practices. GrainCorp's commitment to net-zero emissions underscores its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in Australia.

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Scope 1
239,172,000
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Scope 2
165,752,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Graincorp's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Graincorp is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Graincorp is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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