OUR SUSTAINABILITY

OVERVIEW

Our committment to the land is unwavering

Sustainability and the welfare of our animals have always been at the heart of our business and we remain committed to ensuring a viable and enduring future for our company, our employees, our partners, our customers and our livestock. We continue to build on our proud history of being one of Australia’s leading quality beef producers by focusing on four key pillars of our Sustainability Framework:

  • Environment

  • Animal Welfare

  • Safety

  • People and Community

By constantly monitoring the health of our land and pasture communities, NAPCo continually invest in initiatives and innovations that drive our sustainability forward. One of the ways we look to achieve this, is by partnering with leading experts and organisations to find breakthrough solutions.

Sustainability is a mindset, and has been our compass for the past 147 years – our position has been a commitment to protect the environment, while providing a future for many generations to come.

FY24 Sustainability Report

Striving to make mindful choices for our planet

The North Australian Pastoral Company is proud to present its third Sustainability Report, underscoring our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful impact. The FY24 report highlights NAPCo’s dedication to balancing economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

At the North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo), we’re dedicated to driving sustainable change in the cattle industry, paving the way for a future that prioritises responsible practices, environmental stewardship, and the highest standards of animal welfare. 
Together, we’re moving closer to a more sustainable and resilient future.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS

Since 1877, we’ve been quietly going about our business; caring for and respecting our country, our people and our animals has just been a way of life. Our commitment to sustainability drives us toward a greener future—a legacy we build upon each day through innovation, strong partnerships, and socially responsible actions..

- Allan Cooney, NAPCo CEO

INNOVATION IS IN OUR DNA

NAPCo has pioneered sustainable beef production, building a legacy that grows stronger each day through innovation and strategic planning. Learn more about some of our sustainability initiatives:

ENVIRONMENT

NAPCo has a remarkable record of sustainable natural resource management and environmental stewardship that dates back 147 years. Our experienced station managers have been monitoring rangelands with the support of formalised data collection and assessment of land collection, pasture biomass and species diversity. This increases productivity of our herd, maintains and improves biodiversity, and protects the natural resources across the property portfolio.

To focus on enhancing conservation we have also entered a landmark partnership with The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). This historic relationship will see the two organisations working together to influence positive, measurable outcomes for biodiversity across NAPCo’s six million hectare estate. We have also designated 385,000 hectares of land in the channel country region of Western Queensland as a Nature Refuge – a natural corridor for rare and native flora and fauna species to flourish and populate. And we’re committed to reducing our carbon emissions through production efficiencies and using renewable energy.

As a significant landowner in Australia, we consider ourselves custodians of the land for future generations.

ANIMAL WELFARE

NAPCo is 100% committed to the welfare, well-being and health of its cattle and other animals. We proactively manage their welfare across the entire supply chain journey including on-station, feedlot, livestock transport, selling and processing to minimise stress and ensure quality of life.

As a general guide to managing best practice animal welfare outcomes, we not only adhere to all Australian standards and guidelines, but are also consistently reviewing and improving our practices to maximise the health and care of our livestock and the quality of our product.

Our sustainability and cattle are at the heart of everything we do.

SAFETY

NAPCo recognise that the unique nature of our workplaces provide specific risks to our workforce, and we embrace health and safety as a core business value that underpins everything we do. We actively work to provide a safe work environment and protect our people. We view safety performance as fundamental to our overall success and our social license to operate.

Looking forward, we aim to continuously refine and build on our health and safety culture, behaviours, infrastructure and performance. To fulfill our commitment to our people, NAPCo will:

  • Consistently demonstrate and promote visible leadership in safety

  • Provide a safe working environment

  • Ensure that effective WHS management systems are in place

  • Continuously improve our WHS processes and performance

  • Work collaboratively with contractors and other stakeholders

  • Be prepared and respond effectively to emergencies and incidents

  • Comply with all legal and other obligations.

Seasons come and go, but safety is a year-round top priority.

PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

At NAPCo, our people are vital and the communities in which we live and work underpin our ability to operate effectively. We recognise that diverse teams are safer, more productive, and more engaged and therefore, embracing an inclusive and diverse workplace is critical to our long-term strategic objectives.

With approximately 220 people located across Queensland and the Northern Territory, we are committed to providing an inclusive work environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity. We’re proud of our culture that’s based on our purpose, pillars and values, with sustainability at the heart—deeply embedded in the actions we take, the decisions we make and the local businesses we partner with and support.

NAPCo proudly support the development of a new Aeromedical Base in Mount Isa for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section). The new RFDS Base will help provide emergency evacuations, primary health care and mental health services to western Queensland for many years to come.

As proud members of the communities in which we live and work, we endeavour to make significant contributions to ensure they continue to thrive well into the future. It’s all part of our unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Our strength is in our people.

We have cattle grazing pastures today which have been continuously grazed for 147 years; and to me, that’s sustainability in action.

- Nigel Alexander, NAPCo