Public Profile

Meat And Livestock Australia

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

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Industry Average

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Meat And Livestock Australia's score of 10 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Meat And Livestock Australia's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) reported total emissions of approximately 145,000,000 kg CO2e. The organisation has not disclosed specific emissions data for 2020 and 2022, indicating a lack of detailed reporting for those years. MLA is committed to significant climate initiatives, including participation in the Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC), which aims to achieve below zero net emissions across Australian agriculture by 2050. 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. These commitments reflect MLA's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint within the agricultural sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meat And Livestock Australia's primary industry is Meat animals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Meat And Livestock Australia is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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