Barloworld Sustainability Profile
Barloworld Limited, a prominent player in the industrial and logistics sectors, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across Southern Africa, Russia, and several other regions. Founded in 1902, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including diversification into various sectors such as equipment, logistics, and automotive. Specialising in the distribution of premium brands like Caterpillar, Barloworld offers unique solutions in equipment rental, sales, and service, alongside supply chain management. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner in enhancing operational efficiency for clients. With a rich history and a focus on customer-centric services, Barloworld continues to set benchmarks in the industries it serves.
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Industry Benchmark
Barloworld's score of 45 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Barloworld's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Barloworld reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506.2 million kg CO2e, comprising 307.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 199.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 162.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, with all three scopes disclosed. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 506.3 million kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 301.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 204.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 143.7 million kg CO2e. The previous year's emissions in South Africa were approximately 94.2 million kg CO2e, indicating a significant focus on regional emissions management. Barloworld has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, and there are no climate pledges or SBTi targets reported. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Barloworld Limited, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Overall, Barloworld's emissions data highlights the company's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint, although further initiatives and targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 186,754,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,895,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Barloworld's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Barloworld 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.
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