SUSTAINABILITY IS IN OUR DNA
As custodians of more than half of Australia’s land mass, the red meat industry is not just ‘green’ in its care for the environment – it is sustainable, cares for livestock and plays an important role in Australian communities and global nutrition.
How is the red meat industry becoming more sustainable?
KEY ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS SO FAR
- The Australian beef industry has more than halved its net GHG emissions since 2005.
- It now takes 73% less water to produce a kilogram of beef than it did 30 years ago.
- Due to efforts to reduce land clearing and deforestation on land that produces red meat, total net woody vegetation in Australia has remained stable over the past 30 years.
Australia's commitment to
Sustainability
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Australian red meat industry sets a bold new standard for sustainability
Amid the debate about the environmental impact of beef production, Australia is taking action - with the Aussie red meat industry recently announcing plans to become carbon neutral by 2030.
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Aussie cattle producers commit to become carbon neutral by 2030
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