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Aveng

Aveng Limited, commonly referred to as Aveng, is a prominent South African construction and engineering company headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 1886, Aveng has evolved into a key player in the infrastructure and resources sectors, with significant operations across Southern Africa and beyond. The company specialises in a diverse range of services, including civil engineering, construction, and manufacturing, with a strong focus on delivering innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Aveng's commitment to sustainability and safety sets it apart in the industry, ensuring high-quality outcomes for projects of all sizes. With a rich history marked by notable achievements, Aveng has solidified its market position as a trusted partner in large-scale infrastructure development, contributing to the growth and transformation of the region's economy.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Aveng's score of 17 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aveng's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aveng reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,086,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 12,763,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Aveng's emissions have fluctuated, with notable figures including approximately 43,481,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 36,674,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions also included in some years, such as 179,199,000 kg CO2e in 2016. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Aveng's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its emissions reflect a growing awareness of climate commitments within the construction and engineering sector in South Africa. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at sustainability, aligning with industry standards for carbon management.

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Scope 2
48,010,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aveng's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is 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 Aveng is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Aveng 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

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