Grindrod Limited
Grindrod Limited, a prominent player in the logistics and freight services industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across Southern Africa and beyond. Founded in 1910, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including the expansion of its integrated logistics solutions and the development of its port and rail services. Specialising in logistics, shipping, and financial services, Grindrod Limited offers unique core products such as freight forwarding, warehousing, and marine services, distinguished by their commitment to efficiency and sustainability. With a strong market position, Grindrod has garnered recognition for its innovative approaches and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the logistics sector.
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Grindrod Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Grindrod Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,584,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 23,658,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 9,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 37,649,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 42,225,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 22,611,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 9,956,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 9,658,000 kg CO2e. Grindrod has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the company has consistently reported its emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Grindrod is monitoring its emissions, it may need to establish more concrete goals to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2009 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 321,362,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Grindrod Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
