- Major diseases impacting the cotton industry (Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, reoccurring wilt, black root rot).
- Climate change impacts on cotton production.
- Need for sustainable low-carbon cotton production.
- Developing the circular economy for Australian cotton.
- Maintaining and building capacity in partner organisations.
Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 116.562 t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 12.793 t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 28.898 t CO2e/year; Scope 3: 74.870 t CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
116.562 t CO2e/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Renewable Energy
18.72% of electricity use
of total energy
Waste
5.391 tons/year (solid waste)
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12.793 t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.898 t CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 74.870 t CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 116.562 t CO2e/year |
| 2022-23 | 110.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Close to 90% of environmental criteria observed across all farms rated ‘excellent’, ‘very good’ or ‘good’, rising to over 95% for myBMP-registered growers.
- Partnership between Country Road, Landcare Australia and the cotton industry to restore biodiversity on cotton farms extended for another three years.
- Options for adding value in circular economy explored, including three seasons of field trials demonstrating composting of textile waste to cotton farms.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce the economic impact of current and emerging diseases of cotton to less than five per cent of the cost of production by 2028.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversityCircular economyDisease managementSustainable industry expansionData-driven decisionsHuman capacityGrower satisfaction