Meat Industry Body Retreats From Net Zero by 2030 Target

Meat and Livestock Australia says it now realises the difficulties of committing to net zero by 2030.

This picture taken on Oct. 29, 2024 shows cattle in a paddock on a property located near the north-central New South Wales town of Gunnedah. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

Industry body Meat and Livestock Australia (MAL) has veered away from a previous commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

Announcing the decision as part of its Strategic Plan 2030, MLA said it would now commit to “contributing to Australia’s net zero ambitions” as per the Australian government’s 2050 goals.