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Balwin Properties

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Balwin Properties, a leading name in the South African property development sector, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 1996, the company has carved a niche in the residential property market, focusing on the development of high-quality, eco-friendly apartments across major urban regions, including Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Renowned for its innovative approach, Balwin Properties offers a unique blend of modern living spaces and sustainable design, setting it apart from competitors. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its Green Building initiatives, which emphasise energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, Balwin Properties continues to be a preferred choice for homebuyers seeking contemporary living solutions in South Africa.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Balwin Properties's score of 51 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Balwin Properties's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Balwin Properties reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,032,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 30,192,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 42,844,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,783,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,062,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 42,844,000 kg CO2e. Balwin Properties has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, using 2018 as the baseline year. These targets have been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Balwin Properties Limited. As a small to medium enterprise (SME) in the homebuilding sector, Balwin Properties is actively working towards its sustainability goals while addressing its carbon footprint.

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20232024
Scope 1
1,783,000
000,000
Scope 2
2,062,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
42,844,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Balwin Properties's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is 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. This request for Balwin Properties is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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