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Altron

Altron, officially known as Altron Limited, is a leading technology company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1965, Altron has established itself as a key player in the information technology and telecommunications sectors, with a strong presence across Southern Africa and beyond. The company offers a diverse range of services, including cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and managed services, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric approaches. Altron's strategic focus on digital transformation has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. With a history marked by significant milestones, Altron continues to achieve notable recognition in the industry, solidifying its market position as a frontrunner in technology solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Altron's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Altron's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Altron's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Altron reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,981,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,382,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 11,181,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to about 10,418,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Altron's total emissions were approximately 24,217,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 9,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,977,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2024, Altron's projected emissions are approximately 27,327,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,011,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 11,254,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 11,062,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Altron has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, reflecting a growing awareness of its environmental impact.

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10,592,000
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2,455,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Altron's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Altron 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.

Altron 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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