- Chronic climate change affecting customer production systems and reducing demand for animal feeds.
- Increasing climate events impacting operations.
- Limited access to capital due to extreme weather events.
- Decarbonisation legislation increasing costs of energy and transport.
- Growing consumer awareness of agriculture's climate impacts leading to reduced consumption of animal products.
Ridley Corporation Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Ridley Corporation Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 54.1 kg CO2-e per tonne of finished product in FY24. By scope: Scope 1: 52.9K tCO2-e (FY23); Scope 2: 52.1K tCO2-e (FY23). 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
54.1 kg CO2-e per tonne of finished product in FY24
2024
Waste
1.21 kg/tonne finished product to landfill in FY24
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 52.9K tCO2-e (FY23) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 52.1K tCO2-e (FY23) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.1 kg CO2-e per tonne of finished product in FY24 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved energy efficiency resulting in a 4.4% reduction in CO2-e per tonne of finished product (54.1kg) compared to the new FY23 baseline.
- Reduced woven polypropylene (WPP) packaging weight by 2% (4 tonnes of plastic per annum).
- 100% of Ridley bulk bags are now considered recyclable according to APCO guidelines.
- Established baseline waste data and set a 2030 target for a 20% reduction in waste sent to landfill intensity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement remaining energy efficiency capital projects.
- Further reduce WPP packaging weight.
- Implement enhanced biosecurity measures at higher-risk mills.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2-e per tonne of finished product by >10% by 2030.
- Reduce waste to landfill intensity by 20% by 2030.
- Achieve 30% female representation among employees and on the Board by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Source 100% of soybean products from suppliers committed to DCF supply chains by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Smarter IngredientsOptimised ProductionEffective SolutionsMeaningful PartnershipsClimate Change