GrainCorp has detailed its approach to reducing Scope 3 emissions, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable electricity procurement. The company’s Scope 3 emissions totalled 7,244,831 tonnes of CO2-e, with 40 per cent arising from Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) sources.
Material Actions and Disclosures
To date, GrainCorp’s work has focused on demand management at its processing sites, where thermal energy from natural gas represents the largest share of energy use. In FY26, the company completed work to reduce steam use at Numurkah and progressed initiatives at both Numurkah and West Footscray, focused on improving boiler efficiency and heat recovery.
GrainCorp also commenced installation of a new deodoriser at West Footscray, a $30 million project that will protect long-term business continuity, deliver operational efficiencies, and significantly reduce emissions from energy use.
Additionally, the company secured funding through the NSW Government’s Submetering Grant to install submetering on key equipment at its ports at Carrington and Port Kembla, enabling detailed monitoring of energy use for targeted optimisation.
GrainCorp continues to work with suppliers to investigate options for the electrification of equipment at its handling sites and is assessing the feasibility of behind-the-meter solutions, such as solar PV and battery storage for sites across its network.
GrainCorp’s Scope 3 emissions make up more than 98 per cent of its total emissions, and the company is prioritising focus on categories where its scale is greatest, including the goods and services it buys, the transport of commodities into and out of its network, and downstream processing of products it sells.
GrainCorp recognises the benefit of engaging in external partnerships that support decarbonisation and is working with government, research bodies, and leveraging opportunities offered through industry programs to access the expertise and funding support that will expedite the decarbonisation of its operations.