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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Aeci's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Aeci reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 442,820,000 kg CO2e, comprising 242,292,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 226,177,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, at about 1,602,633,000 kg CO2e, primarily due to the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 899,050,000 kg CO2e. Aeci has set ambitious reduction targets for its carbon emissions. The company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a baseline of 267,919,000 kg CO2e by 2025, targeting approximately 213,711,000 kg CO2e. For Scope 2 emissions, Aeci is committed to an 8% reduction from a baseline of 273,548,000 kg CO2e, aiming for about 252,163,000 kg CO2e by 2025. Additionally, Aeci has set a broader goal of reducing its total carbon footprint (Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined) by 10% from a 2022 baseline of 493,801,000 kg CO2e, targeting approximately 444,821,000 kg CO2e by 2025. Looking ahead, Aeci is also working towards a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions across all operations. The company has reported a reduction in carbon intensity of about 26.7% as part of its sustainability initiatives.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 296,372,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 217,360,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
