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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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34

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 34 is higher than 59% 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 27.3 million kg CO2e, comprising 5.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 29.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 10.4 million kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Altron has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This target reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact, with specific initiatives such as investing in a solar PV system at its Midrand facility, expected to cut non-renewable energy consumption by 50% and lessen reliance on diesel generators during loadshedding. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that its reported figures are independently sourced. Altron's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its focus on reducing emissions intensity and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations.

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Scope 1
5,834,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,592,000
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Scope 3
2,455,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
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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 6% last year and increased by approximately 351% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 13% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Employee Commuting
44%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%

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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