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Sugar Plantations
AU
updated 15 days ago

Mackay Sugar Limited

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Mackay Sugar Limited, often referred to as Mackay Sugar, is a prominent player in the Australian sugar industry, headquartered in Mackay, Queensland. Established in 1994, the company has grown to become one of the largest sugar milling and marketing organisations in the region, with significant operations across Queensland's sugarcane-growing areas. Mackay Sugar focuses on the production of high-quality raw and refined sugar, leveraging advanced milling technology and sustainable practices. Its commitment to innovation and efficiency has positioned it as a leader in the market, contributing to the local economy and supporting the agricultural community. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Mackay Sugar is dedicated to minimising its environmental impact while delivering exceptional products to its customers.

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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Plantations 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Mackay Sugar Limited's score of 13 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mackay Sugar Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nordzucker AG

Mackay Sugar Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Nordzucker AG, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Mackay Sugar Limited has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives in its climate strategy. However, it is important to note that emissions data and climate commitments may be inherited from its parent company, Nordzucker AG, which operates under various sustainability initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the sugar industry. As a subsidiary, Mackay Sugar Limited's climate commitments may align with those of Nordzucker AG, but specific details regarding emissions reductions or targets have not been disclosed. The company is expected to adhere to industry standards and practices in addressing climate change, although further information on its specific actions or commitments is currently unavailable.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mackay Sugar Limited's primary industry is Sugar cane, sugar beet, which is high 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 Mackay Sugar Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mackay Sugar Limited 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
Reduction Actions

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