African Oxygen
African Oxygen Limited, commonly known as Afrox, is a leading provider of industrial gases and welding products, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1927, Afrox has grown to become a key player in the African market, with operations spanning across Southern Africa and beyond. The company specialises in the production and distribution of a wide range of gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, alongside welding equipment and related services. Afrox is renowned for its commitment to quality and safety, setting industry standards with innovative solutions tailored to various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and mining. With a strong market position, Afrox has achieved numerous milestones, including significant expansions and partnerships that enhance its service delivery. The company continues to lead the way in the industrial gas sector, driven by a dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction.
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African Oxygen's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, African Oxygen's carbon emissions for the year 2019 totalled approximately 502.3 million tonnes CO2e, comprising about 41.6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 460.7 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2018 emissions recorded at approximately 460.6 million tonnes CO2e. Over the years, African Oxygen has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 81.1 million tonnes CO2e in 2011 and gradually decreasing to around 41.6 million tonnes CO2e by 2019. Scope 2 emissions have also varied, with a high of approximately 554.9 million tonnes CO2e in 2012. Currently, there are no publicly stated reduction targets or commitments from African Oxygen, nor are there any specific initiatives reported under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). This lack of formal commitments suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may not yet have established a comprehensive strategy for significant reductions in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,105,577 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 414,623,383 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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African Oxygen 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.
