Truworths
Truworths Limited, a prominent South African retail company, is headquartered in Cape Town, ZA. Founded in 1917, Truworths has established itself as a leader in the fashion retail industry, primarily focusing on clothing, footwear, and accessories. The company operates extensively across Southern Africa, catering to a diverse customer base with its unique blend of contemporary and classic styles. Truworths is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering exclusive brands that resonate with fashion-conscious consumers. Notable achievements include a strong market position as one of the top retailers in the region, bolstered by a robust online presence and a loyal customer following. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Truworths continues to shape the retail landscape in South Africa and beyond.
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Truworths's score of 39 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Truworths's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Truworths reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84,807,990 kg CO2e, comprising 1,731,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,514,640 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,021,790 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of about 2,488,000 kg CO2e in previous years. Over the years, Truworths has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes. For instance, in 2021, their total emissions were approximately 86,979,830 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,688,920 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 73,307,650 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Truworths continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing effort to address climate change and improve sustainability practices within the retail sector in South Africa.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 482,370 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,777,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,741,780 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Truworths is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
