Sunrice
SunRice, officially known as Ricegrowers Limited, is a leading Australian agribusiness headquartered in Leeton, New South Wales. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself as a key player in the rice industry, primarily focusing on the production, processing, and marketing of rice and rice-based products. With operations spanning across major rice-growing regions in Australia, SunRice is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products, including premium rice varieties, rice snacks, and specialty rice flour, all distinguished by their superior taste and nutritional value. SunRice has achieved significant market presence, being one of the largest rice exporters in Australia, and has garnered numerous awards for its innovative products and sustainable practices.
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Sunrice's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SunRice reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 615,406,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 11,316,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 71,079,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 18,946,000 kg CO2e. This represents an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 584,169,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 11,856,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 67,485,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 17,278,000 kg CO2e. SunRice has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2033, using FY2023 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. For emissions linked to deforestation, SunRice has committed to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050 and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company also targets a 72% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by FY2050. All emissions data and targets are sourced from Ricegrowers Limited, the parent company of SunRice, and are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 71,152,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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