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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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16

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Australian Agricultural's score of 16 is lower than 89% 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 2024, Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AACo) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 845,083,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 686,998,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 158,085,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions include about 56,635,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and approximately 38,472,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. In 2023, AACo's emissions were about 620,004,000 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 1, indicating a significant increase in total emissions in 2024. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent company or related organisation. Overall, AACo's emissions data reflects its operational impact on climate change, and the absence of reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies moving forward.

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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.

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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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