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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 of 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 on the RFM website 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 FY25 HIGHLIGHTS
Ongoing disclosure of RFF’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions for a third year. 1
Completion of baselining field work for the Oakland Park Human-Induced Regeneration carbon project.
Submission of an application for a soil carbon project on a portion of Kaiuroo.
Ongoing work towards additional best management practice certifications across various assets.
Release of the RFF Modern Slavery Statement.
1Climate-related disclosures - RFM has continued to monitor developments related to climate-related disclosure requirements, including the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards AASB S2 on climate-related financial reporting. Based on current guidance, RFF is expected to be classified within Group 3 under AASB S2, with mandatory reporting due to commence for the FY28 reporting period.