Costa Sustainability Profile
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 30 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Costa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Costa Group, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 136.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 79.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 56.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Costa Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a global reduction of 49% in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 and 20% in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. These targets reflect a commitment to significant long-term sustainability and climate action. In previous years, Costa Group has demonstrated progress in reducing emissions, with a reported 40.4% reduction in direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) for The Romanos and a 2.5% reduction for The Westin, relative to base year emissions in 2012. Costa Group's emissions data is sourced directly from Costa Group Holdings Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,067,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,588,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 25,141,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Costa'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.
Costa 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.
