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AECI is a prominent international chemicals group headquartered in Sandton, South Africa, with operations spanning Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia. Founded in 1924 as African Explosives and Chemical Industries, the company boasts a rich heritage rooted in explosives manufacturing, progressively diversifying into speciality chemicals.
The group provides critical products and services across various industrial sectors. Its core business areas encompass mining solutions, water treatment, agricultural inputs, and high-quality food and beverage ingredients. AECI is committed to innovation, delivering sustainable chemical solutions that address complex challenges for its global client base.
Positioned as a key partner, AECI focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering advancement across the mining, water, agriculture, and general industrial sectors.
+33 vs industry average
Aeci’s score of 65 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
AECI, a Chemicals nec company based in ZA, reported its 2025 carbon emissions as approximately 365,500 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 163,000 tonnes CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 202,502 tonnes CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions were reported as around 957,149 tonnes CO2e, with the largest contributors being purchased goods and services (approximately 462,830 tonnes CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 320,574 tonnes CO2e).
Looking back, AECI's total Scope 1 and 2 emissions have shown a downward trend, from approximately 708,977 tonnes CO2e in 2019 to about 365,500 tonnes CO2e in 2025.
AECI has committed to several carbon reduction targets:
All presented emissions data and reduction initiatives are directly from AECI Ltd.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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