GrainCorp Limited, commonly referred to as GrainCorp, is a leading agribusiness headquartered in Australia, with significant operations across key agricultural regions including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Founded in 1916, GrainCorp has established itself as a pivotal player in the grain supply chain, specialising in grain handling, storage, and marketing. The company offers a diverse range of services, including logistics, grain trading, and processing, which are tailored to meet the needs of farmers and customers alike. GrainCorp's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the industry, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality products. With a strong market position, GrainCorp has achieved notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the agricultural sector.
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Graincorp's score of 45 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, GrainCorp Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 54,546,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 60,086,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, GrainCorp plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. Specifically, GrainCorp aims for a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2050, again using FY2022 as the reference year. This includes a commitment to no deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. GrainCorp's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability in the agricultural production sector in Australia.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 239,172,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 165,752,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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