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Altron Sustainability Profile

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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.

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47

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Altron's score of 47 is higher than 69% 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 2024, Altron reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,580,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,075,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,735,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,958,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 26,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 7,382,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 11,181,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,418,000 kg CO2e. Altron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Additionally, Altron's subsidiary, Netstar, is planning a significant investment in a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its Midrand facility, which is expected to cut non-renewable energy consumption by about 50% and lessen reliance on diesel generators during power outages. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are directly reported by Altron Limited. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility within the technology sector in South Africa.

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Scope 1
5,834,000
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Scope 2
10,592,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
2,455,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Altron's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Altron's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Altron's Location?

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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. This request for Altron is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Altron's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Altron's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 15% last year and increased by approximately 387% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 43% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
51%
Employee Commuting
49%

Altron's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Altron has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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