Public Profile

African Oxygen

African Oxygen Limited, commonly known as Afrox, is a leading provider of industrial gases and welding products, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1927, Afrox has built a strong presence across Southern Africa, serving diverse sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and mining. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and various welding supplies, distinguished by their commitment to quality and safety. Afrox has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the introduction of medical gases in the region, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Afrox continues to enhance its service offerings, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong reputation in the industrial gas sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

African Oxygen's score of 0 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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African Oxygen's reported carbon emissions

As of 2019, African Oxygen's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 502,317,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 41,598,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 460,719,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 8,105,577 kg CO2e in 2011 and gradually decreasing to the 2019 figure. Despite these emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or significant climate commitments from African Oxygen. The absence of specific reduction initiatives or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As the company operates within a sector increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, establishing clear climate commitments could enhance its sustainability profile and align with global climate goals.

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8,105,577
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414,623,383
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. African Oxygen'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. African Oxygen is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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