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.
How does Meat And Livestock Australia'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.
Mean score of companies in the Production of Other Meats 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.
Meat And Livestock Australia's score of 2 is lower than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) reported carbon emissions of approximately 476 kg CO2e, specifically from Scope 2 emissions. In the previous year, 2021, MLA disclosed Scope 1 emissions totalling about 27,270 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2020 were significantly higher, at approximately 9,450,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 9,130 kg CO2e. MLA is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through the Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC), which aims to facilitate the agricultural sector's transition to below zero net emissions. Additionally, MLA has set a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 land management emissions intensity by 9% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. The organisation does not currently report Scope 3 emissions and has not cascaded emissions data from any parent or related organisations. MLA's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the Australian agricultural sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,130 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Meat And Livestock Australia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
