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 66% 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, the organisation disclosed Scope 1 emissions totalling about 27,270 kg CO2e. The data indicates a focus on reducing emissions intensity, with a target set for a 9% reduction in Scope 1 land management emissions intensity by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. MLA is committed to long-term climate initiatives, including participation in the Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC), which aims to facilitate a transition to below zero net emissions across Australian agriculture by 2050. This commitment reflects MLA's dedication to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the meat and livestock sector. The organisation does not currently report Scope 3 emissions, and there is no cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,130 | 00,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000 |
| 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.
