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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Aeci'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.
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Aeci's score of 19 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Aeci's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AECI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 442,820,000 kg CO2e, comprising 267,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 225,882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 899,050,000 kg CO2e, which includes various categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and employee commuting. Over the years, AECI has shown fluctuations in emissions, with a peak in 2019 at approximately 575,375,000 kg CO2e. However, their emissions have generally decreased from 2020 onwards, where they reported 501,334,000 kg CO2e, to 493,801,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and further down to 442,820,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, AECI has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 314,780,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 217,088,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Aeci 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.
