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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Aeci's score of 27 is higher than 91% 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 tonnes CO2e, comprising 242,292 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 215,538 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 899,050 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a notable decrease from 493,801 tonnes CO2e in 2022. Over the years, Aeci has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments. The company has achieved a significant reduction in emissions intensity, decreasing from about 35 tonnes CO2e per unit of revenue in 2020 to approximately 25 tonnes CO2e in 2022. Their emissions reduction efforts have been recognised, as evidenced by their CDP scores, which have consistently ranged from B to A- in recent years, indicating a strong commitment to sustainability. Aeci's emissions strategy includes a focus on both operational efficiencies and supply chain management, addressing Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for a substantial portion of their total emissions in 2023. The company continues to engage in initiatives aimed at further reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing their sustainability practices within the industry context.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
217,088,000
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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.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aeci is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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