Genus Australia T/as ABS Australia

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

All ABS Australia offices powered by renewable energy by December 31, 2022.
Purchasing vehicles with lower CO2 emissions.
Proof of concept showing a 32-42% reduction in carbon emissions for the Beef InFocus™ product compared with beef-bred cattle.
ABS sires decrease the environmental footprint of dairy herds by increasing feed efficiency, health, production, longevity, fertility, and reducing emissions through breeding.

Improved welfare of calves not entering the dairy herd by prioritizing their sustainable integration into the beef chain.
Beef InFocus™ product promotes calving ease, fertility, and low mortality.
All Genus and ABS staff complete annual compulsory animal welfare training.
Use of polled genetics by Australian farmers increased from 10% in 2016 to 26% in 2019.
Use of ABS sexed genetics grew by 99% in FY21 compared to FY20.
Beef InFocus™ sales grew by 93% in FY21 compared to FY20.

Annual carbon reporting and tracking to support the long-term Genus objective to achieve ‘net zero’ GHG emissions by 2050.
Industry Engagement: Bruce Ronalds on Datagene Genetic Evaluation standing committee.

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

25 per cent reduction in primary intensity emissions ratio of our operations by 2030.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and bobby calves
Meeting increased demands for affordable and nutritious food with a lower environmental footprint

Investing in research and development, including accelerating animal genetic improvement
Implementing research with Australian farmers, tailoring it for local conditions
Developing sustainable genetic solutions for farmers, their livestock, businesses, and industry
Using Sexcel® and Beef InFocus™ to reduce bobby calves and increase profitability