- Severe weather events affecting agribusiness customers
- Climate change presenting systemic challenges to clients and the agriculture sector
- Supply chain constraints limiting green technology availability and increasing costs
- Competition for labour influenced by climate action and resilience
- Changing customer preferences driving changes to market share
- Increased reallocation of capital to low-emissions businesses by investors
- Managing waste and supporting effective waste management in supply chains
- Managing modern slavery risks in operations and supply chain
Elders Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-10 to 2024-09 reporting, Elders Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 57.2K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 57.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 5.8K tCO2e (location-based) 0 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 1.8K tCO2e (flights) 252 tCO2e (hotel stays). 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
57.2K tCO2e
2023-10 to 2024-09
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
918 mL (Killara Feedlot)
2023-10 to 2024-09
Waste
514 tonnes to landfill, 113 tonnes recycled
2023-10 to 2024-09
Energy Use
348.5K GJ
2023-10 to 2024-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-10 to 2024-09)
| 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). | 57.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.8K tCO2e (location-based) 0 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8K tCO2e (flights) 252 tCO2e (hotel stays) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-10 to 2024-09 | 57.2K tCO2e |
| 2022-10 to 2023-09 | 59.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021-10-01 to 2022-09-30 | 64.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioned a 500 kW solar system at Killara Feedlot
- Increased the number of sites with solar panel systems by 13 (total 76 sites)
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity in all Australian sites
- 51,000 agricultural chemical containers collected for reuse or recycling
- 3.1t bags collected for recycling through Big Bag Recovery
- Overall emissions were 57,210 tCO2e, down from 59,551 tCO2e in FY23
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable electricity in all Australian sites (achieved)
- Reduce fleet fuel-related emissions
📅 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 SafetyCommunityEnvironmentGovernance