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Datatec

Datatec Limited, a prominent player in the global technology sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leader in IT services and solutions, particularly in the areas of networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. With a diverse portfolio that includes value-added distribution, consulting, and managed services, Datatec is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering tailored solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position and expanded its service offerings. Datatec's unique blend of expertise and global reach has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Datatec's score of 56 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Datatec's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Datatec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 903,829,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,489,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 4,941,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 896,399,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across its operations. Datatec has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050, using FY2022 as the baseline year. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030. Furthermore, Datatec plans to reduce these emissions by 90% by FY2050. Additionally, the company aims for 85% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets by FY2028. These initiatives reflect Datatec's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the software and services sector, headquartered in South Africa (ZA).

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202220232024
Scope 1
2,084,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
5,867,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Datatec's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Datatec is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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