Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is a pivotal organisation in the Australian meat industry, headquartered in Australia. Established in 1998, MLA plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of the red meat and livestock sector, focusing on meat animals not elsewhere classified (nec). With operations spanning across major agricultural regions, MLA supports producers through research, marketing, and industry advocacy.
The organisation is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a range of services that enhance the competitiveness of Australian meat products. MLA's unique approach includes innovative research initiatives and market insights, positioning it as a leader in the industry. Notable achievements include significant contributions to export growth and the promotion of best practices in animal welfare, solidifying its reputation as a trusted authority in the meat and livestock sector.
+6 vs industry average
Meat And Livestock Australia’s score of 11 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Production of Other Meats is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Production of Other Meats industry has reduced its overall emissions by 13% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2021
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Meat And Livestock Australia's reported carbon emissions
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), based in AU within the "Meat animals nec" industry, reported total emissions of approximately 145,000,000 kg CO2e for the year 2021. While specific breakdowns for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are not fully detailed, the organisation has disclosed upstream emission factors.
MLA is committed to significant climate action. They are involved with the Zero Net Emissions from Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC), aiming to achieve below zero net emissions for Australian agriculture by 2050. Furthermore, MLA supports a target for Australian beef to achieve a 9% reduction in Scope 1 land management emissions intensity (measured in tCO2-e per tonne of fresh weight) by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year.
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Meat And Livestock Australia’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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