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Australian Agricultural

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Australian Agricultural Company (AACo), headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the agricultural sector, primarily focusing on beef production and cattle breeding. Established in 1824, AACo has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including the development of sustainable farming practices and innovative supply chain solutions. With operations spanning across Queensland and the Northern Territory, AACo is renowned for its premium quality beef products, including grass-fed and grain-fed options. Their commitment to sustainability and animal welfare sets them apart in the industry, ensuring that their products meet the highest standards. As one of Australia's oldest and largest agricultural companies, AACo has solidified its market position through strategic partnerships and a robust export network, making it a trusted name in both domestic and international markets.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Australian Agricultural's score of 24 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Australian Agricultural's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 650,988,000 kg CO2e, comprising 531,181,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 process emissions, 84,131,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 3,108,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 purchased electricity. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 529,349,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions despite ongoing efforts to manage carbon output. AACo has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is sourced directly from Australian Agricultural Company Limited, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to operate within the agricultural sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
598,237,000
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Scope 2
1,830,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Australian Agricultural's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. This request for Australian Agricultural is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Australian Agricultural is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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