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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Grindrod Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Grindrod Limited's score of 14 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 13,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 9,936,000 kg CO2e, reflecting indirect emissions from the value chain. Grindrod's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 2016, when they reported approximately 125,833,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 13,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, while Grindrod Limited has made strides in managing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further action may be necessary to align with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grindrod Limited's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Grindrod Limited is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Grindrod Limited 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.

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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