Sustainability

Our sustainability framework

Our Principles

We provide our customers and clients the goods and services they need.

We support our people and industries and communities in which we operate.

We do our part to look after the environment and animals in our care.

We operate ethically and to the highest standard.

Our Priorities

Environment

Building resilience across the sector. Reducing emissions, benefiting the environment and improving farm productivity.

Climate change

Developing strategies that address the climate-related risks and opportunities for our business.

View our strategies

Sustainable farming

Supporting productivity through technologies that facilitate sustainable land management.

Discover how

Waste management

Our practices are tailored to the business activities undertaken within our network.

Read about our practices

People and Communities

Promoting safety, attracting and retaining the best people and supporting communities.

Safety

Safety is a critical and non-negotiable objective at Elders.

Discover our approach to safety

Our employees

Creating a workplace that allows our people to thrive.

Learn how we support our employees

Communities

We are linked to regional communities across Australia.

Discover how we support regional communities

Ethical Operations

We are committed to acting ethically, with the highest standards in governance and transparency.

Governance

Our One Elders Values set the tone of Elders culture from the top.

Discover our values

Modern slavery

Addressing risks which could appear in our supply chain.

Read about our approach

Animal welfare

Ensuring we look after the animals in our care.

Learn about our approach

Thomas Elder Sustainable Agriculture

TESA is our research and extension arm, working at the forefront of evolving agricultural practices.

The results of our work, in collaboration with industry, universities and government, provides you with practical, profitable and sustainable future-focused solutions.

Learn about TESA

The year in review

Below is a snapshot of our sustainability achievements in 2023.

$3.3 million

In donations and sponsorships.

1,000 +

Local community sports teams and events sponsored.

Lost Time Injuries. $2M invested in safety capital expenditure.

60%

Board positions held by women.

100%

Renewable electricity in Australian sites achieved through the procurement and retirement of large-scale generation certificates.

25%

Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity against baseline year of 2021.

46,000

Agricultural chemical containers collected for reuse and recycling.

2.18 tonnes

Bags collected for recycling. Elders now a member of Big Bag Recovery.

Meet the team

Karena Milios

Head of Sustainability

Elders Adelaide

To find out more about sustainability at Elders, read our full Sustainability Report.

Download a copy

Locations

We have an extensive network of branches across Australia, ready to help you.

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For Investors

Learn about our performance, investor events, share price and dividend information.

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About us

For over 180 years, Elders has been supporting Australian primary producers.

Learn more about Elders