Meat Industry Association
The Meat Industry Association (MIA), headquartered in New Zealand, is a pivotal organisation representing the interests of the country's meat sector. Established in 1975, MIA has played a crucial role in advocating for the meat industry, which encompasses beef, lamb, and venison production. With major operational regions across the North and South Islands, the association supports its members through policy development, market access, and sustainability initiatives. MIA's core services include providing industry insights, promoting best practices, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, the association has positioned itself as a leader in the New Zealand meat industry. Notable achievements include significant contributions to export growth and the establishment of robust food safety standards, ensuring that New Zealand meat remains a trusted choice in global markets.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Meat Industry Association'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 Benchmark
Meat Industry Association's score of 6 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Meat Industry Association's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, the Meat Industry Association (MIA) of New Zealand reported significant cradle-to-grave carbon footprints for its products, with sheepmeat emissions estimated at approximately 15,000 kg CO2e per tonne and beef emissions at about 22,000 kg CO2e per tonne. While specific Scope 1 and 2 emissions data were not disclosed, the figures highlight the industry's overall impact on climate change. Currently, the MIA has not set formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This indicates a need for the industry to enhance its climate strategies and transparency regarding emissions reduction efforts. As the meat sector continues to face scrutiny over its environmental impact, the MIA's future initiatives will be crucial in addressing climate commitments and improving sustainability practices within the industry.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Meat Industry Association is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
