- Weather volatility impacting crops, assets, and supply chains.
- Water security risks due to increasing temperatures and changing climates.
- Plant and crop quality challenges due to climate change.
- Transition risks related to packaging regulations, carbon emissions regulations, and changes in policy maker focus on food security.
Costa Group Holdings Pty Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Costa Group Holdings Pty Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 127.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 National 2022-23); 8885 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 International 2022-23). By scope: Scope 1: 77.4K tCO2e (National 2022-23); 1706 tCO2e (International 2022-23); Scope 2: 49.8K tCO2e (National 2022-23); 7178 tCO2e (International 2022-23). 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
127.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 National 2022-23); 8885 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 International 2022-23)
2023
Renewable Energy
Data not explicitly stated, but significant investment in solar energy is noted.
of total energy
Water Usage
54.2K ML (2023)
2023
Waste
Data not fully available, ongoing improvement in tracking methodologies.
2023
Energy Use
1.2M GJ (National 2022-23); 52991 GJ (International 2022-23)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 77.4K tCO2e (National 2022-23); 1706 tCO2e (International 2022-23) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 49.8K tCO2e (National 2022-23); 7178 tCO2e (International 2022-23) |
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 | 127.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 National 2022-23); 8885 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 International 2022-23) |
| 2022 | 133.6K tCO2e (Australia) + 8596 tCO2e (International) in 2021-22 |
| 2020 | 133.6K tonnes CO2-e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 142.4K tCO2e (Australian operations only) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioned five additional solar energy systems, bringing the total to nine across Australian operations.
- Developed a comprehensive Water Risk Strategy endorsed by the Board.
- Corindi berry farm partnered with a local recycling operation to find reuse and recycling solutions for on-farm waste, including irrigation drip line.
- Celebrated the first harvest from commercial avocado substrate plantings, reducing time from planting to first crop by two to three years.
- Implemented sophisticated crop data management tools in citrus operations, showing dramatic increases in forecasting accuracy and reducing fruit waste.
- Achieved Hort360 Reef Certification for avocado and banana farms in Far North Queensland, demonstrating environmental stewardship.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Water use and securityClimate changeWasteNutritional inputsBiodiversityProduction yieldProductivity and efficiencyWorkforceCommunityHealth and wellbeing