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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.

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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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Elders's score of 41 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elders's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Elders reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59,221,000 kg CO2e in Australia, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 59,221,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,380,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Globally, their total emissions reached about 59,751,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions contributing approximately 59,551,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 17,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel and purchased goods and services totalling approximately 618,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Elders achieved a total of approximately 64,772,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Australia, with Scope 1 emissions at about 64,787,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 5,801,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to emissions reduction strategies such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or climate pledges. Elders' emissions data reflects their ongoing operations and highlights the importance of transparency in corporate climate commitments. As they continue to report their emissions, stakeholders will be keen to see future commitments and strategies aimed at reducing their carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
70,000,000
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Scope 2
3,500,000
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00,000
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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. This request for Elders is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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