Growing together to create a secure and sustainable future for all, through innovation and industry-leading practices.
Sustainability at GrainCorp
As a leading grains and edible oils business, GrainCorp is building and developing one of the most sustainable supply chains in the agriculture industry.
Our position at the heart of the grains and oils supply chain drives our vision to lead sustainable and innovative agriculture and advances our purpose to connect our people, growers, customers and local communities as a united, positive force in sustainability.
By growing and acting together, we can secure a safer and more sustainable future for the industry.
Our approach
To deliver this we are taking an integrated approach across Our Environment, Our Integrity and Our People
Our Priorities
We’ve built our strategy around key priority areas to support our vision of growing together towards a safer and more sustainable future for the agriculture industry.
These priorities have been developed to identify, improve and align our operations with industry goals and best practice.
These priorities are categorised in three specific focus areas, each with their own roadmap of actions to support us in our sustainability journey.
We are committed to improving the environmental performance of our operations and we are working to improve the environmental impact of our value chain.
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We are committed to building trust with our stakeholders and fostering an operating environment that supports transparency and integrity.
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The wellbeing and safety of our people and the communities in which we operate are fundamental to creating an environment when people can flourish.
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Our Priorities
We’ve built our strategy around key priority areas to support our vision of growing together towards.
These priorities have been developed to identify, improve and align our operations with industry goals and best practice.
These priorities are categorised in three specific focus areas, each with their own roadmap of actions to support us in our sustainability journey.
Our Environment
Priorities
- Water, Waste, Energy and Emissions – Pg. 20
- Climate Change Adaption Response – Pg. 30
- Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Capital – Pg. 36
Progress
- ISCC-EU accredited supply chain
- 4mmt of ISCC certified seed handled
- -6.1% Energy usage per tonne crushed at Numurkah
- Mapped scope 3 emissions
Our Integrity
Transparency and Governance
GrainCorp’s unique position in the Australian agriculture value chain creates a significant opportunity to drive best practice and change in sustainability and ESG.
The Board Sustainability Committee (BSC) is responsible for ensuring GrainCorp’s strategies, policies, culture and management leadership are appropriate to drive progress in sustainability.
The Committee comprises three of GrainCorp’s Non-executive Directors, including the Chair of the BSC, Clive Stiff.
Together, they work closely with employees, investors and other key stakeholders to provide dedicated oversight of sustainability activities across the company.
Supporting the Global Agenda
Take a look at how we’re Growing Together…
GrainCorp awarded $2.9M to progress world-class sustainable livestock feed trials
The grant will support the agribusiness’ large-scale trials to test methane emissions reduction and productivity impacts from sustainable feed soluti…
Australian silo art trail expands to Quirindi with mural and innovative light show
The small town of Quirindi in NSW is the first to join the GrainCorp silo art program in 2023, earning its place on the ever-expanding silo art trail in regional Australia.
Auscol celebrates 50 years of growth and innovation
Very few people think about what happens to the cooking oil at fast-food restaurants. But at GrainCorp Agri-Energy, this kitchen waste is a crucial component in our drive to help reduce greenhouse emissions…
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