- Reliable quantification of animal intake of methane mitigants and emissions reductions in extensive grazing systems.
- Reliable delivery of mitigants in extensive grazing systems.
- Economic barriers to adoption of emerging technologies for methane reduction.
- Challenges in measuring and managing water resources across operations.
- Challenges in recycling waste in remote areas.
- 13% increase in incident rates, falling short of safety targets.
- Complexity of global definitions of deforestation and achieving deforestation-free status.
Australian Agricultural Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Australian Agricultural Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 845.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 655.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 158.1K tCO2e/year. 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
845.1K tCO2e/year
2024
Energy Use
482.5K GJ/year
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). | 655.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 158.1K tCO2e/year |
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 | 845.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Almost complete transition of diesel bores to solar, saving thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
- Completed second year of Rangelands Carbon by Satellite Project, compiling the most comprehensive dataset available on landscape carbon in northern Australian rangelands.
- Achieved zero product recalls for food safety reasons and zero market bans for another consecutive year.
- Introduced first line of Wagyu polled bulls into the commercial herd, reducing the need for surgical intervention.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and emissionsBiodiversity and ecosystemWater stewardshipAnimal health and welfareCommunity engagementFirst Nations engagementDiversity and equal opportunityEmployee health, safety and wellbeingSourcing local raw materialsClimate and nature lobbyingLand management and sustainable farming