Costa
Costa Group Holdings Limited, commonly known as Costa, is a leading Australian horticultural company headquartered in Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1888, Costa has established itself as a key player in the fresh produce industry, specialising in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality fruits and vegetables. With major operational regions across Australia and New Zealand, the company is renowned for its innovative farming practices and commitment to sustainability. Costa's core offerings include berries, mushrooms, and avocados, distinguished by their premium quality and freshness. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product range and enhancing its supply chain capabilities. As a market leader, Costa is recognised for its dedication to environmental stewardship and community engagement, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the horticultural sector.
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Costa's score of 19 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Costa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Costa's carbon emissions in Australia totalled approximately 127,192,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 77,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 49,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Globally, their emissions for the same year reached around 136,077,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 79,104,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 56,972,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Costa reported emissions of about 133,601,000 kg CO2e in Australia, with Scope 1 contributing approximately 73,365,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 60,236,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of around 121,270,000 kg CO2e in Australia, with Scope 1 at about 63,967,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 57,303,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Costa has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term climate strategy and goals.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,568,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,039,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Costa 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.
