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Elders

Elders Limited, commonly referred to as Elders, is a prominent Australian agribusiness headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1839, the company has evolved into a leading provider of agricultural services and products, primarily serving the rural and regional sectors across Australia. Elders operates in various key areas, including livestock, wool, real estate, and agronomy, offering a unique blend of expertise and resources tailored to meet the needs of farmers and landowners. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the agricultural industry. With a rich history and a strong market presence, Elders has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its service offerings and a robust network of branches across major operational regions. This dedication to excellence has solidified Elders' reputation as a leader in the agribusiness sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Elders's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Elders's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Elders's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Elders reported carbon emissions of approximately 59,221,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 5,922,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 in Australia. The total emissions for the year amounted to about 59,510,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 64,387,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 5,801,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023. Elders has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but lacks information on Scope 3 emissions. Overall, while Elders has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, further transparency regarding its climate strategies and commitments would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
70,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
3,500,000
00,000
00,000
-
Scope 3
-
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elders's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. Elders is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Elders 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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