Famous Brands
Famous Brands, a leading player in the South African food and beverage industry, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1964, the company has grown to encompass a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Steers, Debonairs Pizza, and Wimpy, among others. With a strong presence across Southern Africa and expanding operations in international markets, Famous Brands has established itself as a key innovator in the quick-service restaurant sector. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a unique blend of fast food and casual dining experiences. Notable achievements include its successful franchising model and strategic acquisitions, which have solidified its market position. Famous Brands continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent name in the competitive landscape of food service.
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Famous Brands's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Famous Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,347,610 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 19,567,620 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 30,553,580 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 3,226,410 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 25% across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026. Additionally, from 2023 to 2030, Famous Brands plans to decrease energy usage and carbon emissions by optimising its electricity, coal, gas, and fuel consumption. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 52,145,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 18,910,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 33,234,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,440,680 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024, highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving sustainability targets. Famous Brands is committed to addressing its environmental impact and is actively working towards its reduction goals, reflecting a growing trend in the industry towards greater accountability and climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,731,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,043,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,160,650 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Famous Brands 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.
