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Australian Agricultural Sustainability Profile

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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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Australian Agricultural's score of 16 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

11%

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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 primarily arise from direct operations, and approximately 158,085,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. The company's emissions data for previous years shows a trend of increasing emissions, with 2023 emissions at about 620,004,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 only) and 2022 emissions at approximately 503,501,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 only). Notably, AACo has not disclosed any Scope 2 emissions data, which typically includes emissions from purchased electricity. Despite the significant emissions figures, AACo has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. AACo's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, 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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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
598,237,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,830,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
-
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-
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Australian Agricultural's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Australian Agricultural's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Australian Agricultural's Location?

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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.

Australian Agricultural's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 36% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
36%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
24%
Capital Goods
20%
Processing of Sold Products
10%

Australian Agricultural's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Australian Agricultural has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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