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Australian Agricultural

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Australian Agricultural's score of 16 is lower than 94% 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 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, Scope 1 emissions also include process emissions amounting to about 2,555,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of around 620,004,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions from the previous year. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 503,501,000 kg CO2e. This upward trend highlights the challenges faced in reducing emissions within the agricultural sector. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Australian Agricultural's commitment to sustainability is evident through its emissions reporting. The company has not established science-based targets or specific climate pledges, which may limit its ability to effectively address climate change impacts in the long term. Overall, Australian Agricultural's emissions data reflects the complexities of managing carbon footprints in the agricultural industry, underscoring the need for robust climate strategies and commitments to achieve meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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