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 reported carbon emissions
In 2021, African Oxygen Limited (Afrox), headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 995,788,000 kg CO2e, comprising 203,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 792,771,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2020, where total emissions were about 1,016,305,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 198,193,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 818,112,000 kg CO2e. Afrox has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while Afrox has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, their climate commitments appear limited, indicating potential areas for improvement in aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction and sustainability.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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African Oxygen is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
