- Supply chain disruptions due to severe weather events (e.g., flooding in Western Australia's Kimberley region)
- Climate change impacts on crop yields, livestock production, and water availability
- Transitional risks from policy and legal changes, market shifts, and reputational concerns
- Managing waste and recycling across geographically diverse operations
- Reducing emissions from fleet vehicles and feedlot cattle
Elders Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-10 to 2023-09 reporting, Elders Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 59.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 38.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 20.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 618 tCO2e/year (business travel). 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
59.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2022-10 to 2023-09
Renewable Energy
100% (Australian sites)
of total energy
Water Usage
808 ML/year (Killara Feedlot)
2022-10 to 2023-09
Waste
Data incomplete, but increased recycling and landfill waste compared to last year
2022-10 to 2023-09
Energy Use
322.6K GJ/year
2022-10 to 2023-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-10 to 2023-09)
| 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). | 38.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 618 tCO2e/year (business travel) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity in all Australian sites through on-site solar generation and procurement of Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)
- 30 new solar panel installations added
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by 5,221 tCO2e from 2022, primarily due to a decrease in cattle numbers at Killara Feedlot
- 46,000+ agricultural chemical containers collected for reuse or recycling
- 2.18t bags collected for recycling
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Review and optimise on-site waste reuse, recycling and management
- Enhance systems to support performance monitoring
- Engage with suppliers to improve packaging sustainability
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity (tCO2e/$m revenue) by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and SafetySustainable FarmingEmployee attraction and retentionClimate ChangeAnimal WelfareCorporate GovernanceCommunity Impact and InvestmentWaste Management