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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

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36

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Altron's score of 36 is higher than 91% 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 27,327,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,011,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 4,099,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (around 803,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for about 11,254,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 11,062,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (about 6,031,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 4,846,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Altron's emissions increased to about 29,981,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,382,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 11,181,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 10,418,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable rise from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 24,217,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Altron has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Scope 2
10,592,000
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Scope 3
2,455,000
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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Altron 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.

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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