Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is a pivotal organisation in the Australian meat and livestock industry, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Established in 1998, MLA plays a crucial role in supporting beef, lamb, and goat producers across the nation, focusing on research, marketing, and industry development. With a commitment to enhancing the profitability and sustainability of the sector, MLA offers a range of services, including market insights, product development, and animal health initiatives. The organisation is renowned for its innovative approaches to improving supply chain efficiency and promoting Australian meat products both domestically and internationally. As a leader in the industry, MLA has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of robust export markets and initiatives aimed at animal welfare and environmental sustainability, solidifying its position as a trusted authority in the meat and livestock sector.
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Meat And Livestock Australia's score of 0 is lower than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 145,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2022 is currently unavailable. In 2020, MLA disclosed emissions of about 9,450,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for approximately 9,130 kg CO2e. MLA has set a target to achieve a 9% reduction in Scope 1 land management emissions intensity by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects MLA's focus on improving sustainability within the Australian beef sector. While specific emissions data for 2018 and earlier years is not disclosed, MLA continues to engage in initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability in the livestock industry. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting and climate commitments.
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Scope 1 | 9,130 |
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Scope 3 | - |
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Meat And Livestock Australia 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.