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.
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African Oxygen's score of 7 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
African Oxygen's reported carbon emissions
As of 2019, African Oxygen (Afrox) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 502,317,000 kg CO2e, comprising 41,598,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 460,719,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, Afrox has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase from 2018, where emissions were about 460,639,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where many companies are increasingly pressured to set ambitious climate goals in response to global climate change challenges. Overall, while Afrox's emissions data indicates significant levels of carbon output, the absence of clear reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their sustainability efforts.
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| 2011 | 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.
