Australian Agricultural
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo), founded in 1824, is a leading player in the Australian agribusiness sector, headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. With extensive operations across northern Australia, AACo focuses on beef production, land management, and sustainable agricultural practices. Renowned for its premium Wagyu and grass-fed beef, AACo distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and sustainability, utilising innovative farming techniques. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of its own supply chain, ensuring traceability and quality control from pasture to plate. As a pioneer in the industry, AACo holds a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to sustainable agriculture and animal welfare. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, AACo continues to shape the future of Australian agriculture.
DitchCarbon Score
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Australian Agricultural's score of 9 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Australian Agricultural's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Australian Agricultural reported total carbon emissions of approximately 845,083 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 687,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 158,085 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain. Over the previous years, emissions have shown fluctuations: in 2023, total emissions were around 650,988 tonnes CO2e, while in 2022, they were about 529,349 tonnes CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of recognised frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Despite the lack of formal reduction commitments, Australian Agricultural continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact within the agricultural sector. The company’s emissions intensity for cattle turned off (grazing and feedlot) was reported at approximately 10,300 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to assess and potentially improve sustainability practices.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,418,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
