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Aeci

Aeci, officially known as Aeci Limited, is a leading player in the South African industrial sector, headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1896, Aeci has established itself as a key provider of innovative solutions across various industries, including mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, particularly in explosives, chemicals, and specialty products, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Aeci's commitment to sustainability and safety sets it apart in the market, ensuring that its operations align with environmental best practices. With a strong presence in Southern Africa and expanding operations in other regions, Aeci has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industrial landscape.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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

Aeci's score of 27 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aeci's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aeci reported total carbon emissions of approximately 442,820,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 267,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 225,882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 899,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a reduction of about 11% in total carbon footprint from the previous year, which had total emissions of approximately 493,801,000 kg CO2e. Aeci has set ambitious reduction targets for its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims for a 20% decrease in Scope 1 emissions by 2025, using a 2022 baseline of 267,919,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Aeci is targeting an overall reduction of 11% in its total carbon footprint (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025, with a 2022 baseline of 493,801,000 kg CO2e. These commitments reflect Aeci's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and carbon management.

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Scope 1
314,780,000
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Scope 2
217,088,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aeci's primary industry is Chemicals nec, 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. This request for Aeci is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Aeci 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.

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

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