Red meat is good for consumer - and the planet

Discover how the Australian red meat industry is benefiting both consumers and the planet. Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030, it has halved greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 and reduced water usage by 73% over the past 30 years. Red meat is a natural, nutrient-dense food rich in essential nutrients. Dive into the facts and make informed choices for a healthier you and a sustainable planet!

 

 

The Australian meat sector is proving to have a beneficial environmental effect and encouraging healthy diets and food systems.

Here are a 10 examples of how the red meat industry's sustainability investments are already benefiting our world and its people:

  1. The Australian red meat industry is addressing climate change by aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030.

  2. The Australian red meat industry has more than halved greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 – that's more than any other sector.

  3. Despite being one of the world’s largest exporters, red meat production only accounts for around 10% of Australia’s national greenhouse gas emissions.

  4. You emit around 8 times more carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by driving a car than by eating beef 3 to 4 times per week.

  5. Over the past decade, the area of land under woody vegetation in Australia increased by around 3 million hectares - about the size of 1.2 million football fields.

  6. It takes 400 litres of water to produce 1 kilogram of beef in Australia - that’s 73% less water than 30 years ago.

  7. Raising livestock on pastures with good land management practices increases biodiversity and soil health on farms.

  8. Meat is a wholly natural, nutrient-dense food without artificial flavours or preservatives.

  9. Red meat is a source of important bioavailable nutrients for brain and muscle development, immunity, and energy.

  10. Reducing waste and excess food consumption is more impactful on your environmental footprint than eating less red meat.