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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.

25

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, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 686,998,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 158,085,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 1 emissions included process emissions of about 2,555,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, the company has shown a trend in emissions, with 2023 emissions at about 650,988,000 kg CO2e and 2022 at approximately 529,349,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2024. Despite the rising emissions, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Australian Agricultural, which suggests a need for more robust climate commitments in line with industry standards. The company has not specified any initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, highlighting an area for potential improvement in sustainability practices.

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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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