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HortESG. Environmental. Social. Governance. ESG.

Helping Australian growers tell their sustainability story.

The horticulture sector has always been built on good stewardship - healthy soil, safe workplaces, strong communities, and farms that can thrive for generations. Growers across Australia already know this, because sustainability isn’t new to them. It’s simply how they operate.

What is new is the increasing expectation from markets, financiers, governments, and global supply chains to demonstrate this work in a clear, consistent, and internationally recognised way. ESG reporting has become part of doing business - but until now, most tools have been designed for corporates, not growers. They’re complex, time-consuming, and often miss what really matters on a farm.

HortESG changes that.

HortESG is the first ESG reporting platform built specifically for Australian horticulture. Developed by the Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG), it translates global sustainability frameworks into plain language and practical tools that make sense on the ground. It helps growers capture what they’re already doing, identify where they want to head next, and turn that into a credible ESG report they can share with customers, partners, investors, or government.

Whether you want to stay ahead of market expectations or simply understand your own performance better, HortESG provides a way to tell your story - accurately, professionally, and on your terms.

Because no one knows your farm better than you do.
HortESG simply helps you show it.

How the platform works for you

Capture what you’re already doing

Record your environmental, social, and governance practices in plain language - no jargon, no overwhelming forms.

Benchmark against industry standards

See how your practices compare against your peers, while the platform automatically maps your information to global frameworks.

Build a professional ESG report

Create a customisable report that highlights your achievements and planned actions.

Share it with the people who matter

Share your farm’s sustainability story with buyers, supply chain partners, banks, investors, or government programs.

Update it annually, effortlessly

Your data stays in one place, making yearly updates quick and simple. Track progress, capture improvements, and stay ready for emerging market expectations.

Get support when you need it

A facilitated process to help new and existing users navigate the platform with confidence.

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Aligned with global standards

HortESG reports are built on nationally and internationally recognised frameworks, including:

  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • National Farmers’ Federation Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework

  • Hort Innovation Hort Sustainability Framework.

This ensures your sustainability story is not only credible locally but also recognised globally, helping you meet supply chain, government, and market expectations.

Ready to start your ESG journey?

Contact Scott Wallace, National Sustainability Manager

0408 135 002
swallace@qfvg.com.au

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