- Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) dropped by almost 40% between July and September 2023 due to dry seasonal outlook and high stock numbers
- El Niño weather event affected areas of eastern Australia in the second half of 2023, decreasing healthy groundcover to 57.41%
- Ongoing emergency animal disease risk in near-neighbour countries creating uncertainty
- Prolonged summer temperatures and high humidity leading to heat stress events
- Deteriorating security in the Middle East causing delays and logistical issues affecting exports
- Delays in the release of key data sets making it difficult to provide updates
Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-06 to 2024-04 reporting, Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 27.27 Mt CO2e (2021). 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
27.27 Mt CO2e (2021)
2023-06 to 2024-04
Renewable Energy
58% of producers generate and/or use renewable energy (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
400 L/kg liveweight (2020), 8.3 kL/t HSCW (2022)
2023-06 to 2024-04
Waste
12.7 kg solid waste to landfill per tonne HSCW (2022)
2023-06 to 2024-04
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-06 to 2024-04 | 27.27 Mt CO2e (2021) |
| 2005 to 2017 | 55.7 Mt CO2-e in 2017 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net CO2e emissions by 78.2% since 2005 (2021 data)
- 81% of producers adopting practices to improve soil water retention (2023 data)
- Almost 160 million hectares of grazing land actively managed for biodiversity (2023 data)
- Carbon sequestered in vegetation on beef cattle properties increased to 31.31 Mt CO2e in 2021
- 100% compliance with antibiotic Maximum Residue Limits for the second consecutive year (2022-23 data)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% use of pain relief for invasive animal husbandry procedures by 2030
- All cattle in Australian feedlots having access to shade by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Demonstrate net positive contribution to nature by 2030
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across production and processing sectors by 2030
- Double the value of Australian beef industry products and services from 2020 levels by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Best Animal CareEconomic ResilienceEnvironmental StewardshipPeople and Community