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Sustainability
Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM) recognises that its operations may have impacts on the environment, its workforce and the communities in which it operates, and it considers these in its governance and management practices.
RFM’s Sustainability Policy outlines our commitment and approach to sustainability, with the areas of focus as shown in the Sustainability Policy framework.
Environmental
RFM acknowledges that environmental stewardship is critical to the successful long-term, sustainable performance of assets, and recognises our environmental responsibilities as custodians of agricultural assets.
RFM continues to identify ways to utilise natural resources more efficiently and minimise the impact that production systems have on the environment.
Applying sustainable practices is in the best interest of investors and the environment, and RFM believes that good environmental practices typically produce good farming outcomes.
Social
RFM’s guiding motto “managing good assets with good people” speaks to the importance of its people and the value RFM places on its people. RFM selects employees for their experience and passion for the agricultural industry and the RFM business, as well as their respectful, precise, diligent, honest, and ethical approach to work.
The Company works to consider the impact of its activities on the people within the business, contractors and the local communities where the organisation operates.
Corporate Governance
Appropriate governance is another important element of sustainability, please refer to the Corporate Governance Statement for further information.
Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF)
As an externally managed fund, Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) operates in accordance with the Sustainability Policy established by its Responsible Entity, RFM.
The following case studies and updates provide information on RFM and RFF’s sustainability initiatives, including its approach to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, innovation and social responsibility. Additional information is also included in RFF’s Annual Report.
Case studies and Updates
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RFF FY26 HIGHLIGHTS
RFM disclosed RFF's emissions for a fourth year, adopted carbon software, baselined Kaiuroo soil carbon and scoped a Lynora Downs plantings project.
RFM installed sample plots at macadamia developments to improve monitoring and water-use efficiency, and expanded R&D trials to produce more with less.
Secured additional best-practice certifications and supported Traditional Owner and community groups protect threatened species.
Enhanced worker safety through updated and streamlined systems, including a new safety platform, and improved return-to-work and worker screening processes.
Contributed to stronger regional economies by employing 78% of our workforce in regional areas. Provided funding and resources to locally driven initiatives.