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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Australian Agricultural's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

14

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 14 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

40%

Australian Agricultural's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Australian Agricultural reported total carbon emissions of approximately 845,083,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 686,998,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 158,085,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 emissions included process emissions of about 2,555,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2023 emissions recorded at approximately 650,988,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 1 emissions at about 620,004,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 529,349,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of increasing emissions in recent years. Despite these figures, Australian Agricultural has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. 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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Scope 1
58,418,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

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. Australian Agricultural 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.

Australian Agricultural is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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