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Net GHG emissions down 70.2% min read

As at 2023, net GHG emissions from the Australian red meat industry had fallen by 70.2% since 2005

Net GHG emissions have reduced by 70.2% over the period 2005 to 20231.

Emissions are attributed to the red meat industry based on animal numbers, feed intake, livestock processed and resource use. It is part of the industry’s work in annually benchmarking its GHG footprint, which has been occurring since 2015.

1 National Inventory Report 2023, Volume 1 (dcceew.gov.au) and 2023 Red meat greenhouse gas emissions update (mla.com.au)

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