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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Barloworld's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Barloworld reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,174,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 307,015,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 199,158,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 162,024,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 506,314,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 301,828,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 204,486,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 143,703,000 kg CO2e. In South Africa (ZA), Barloworld's emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 94,186,000 kg CO2e, while in 2022, total emissions were about 501,378,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organization. Barloworld's emissions data is sourced directly from Barloworld Limited, with no indications of inherited data from a corporate family. Barloworld's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting across all three scopes, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,895,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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)
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.
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.
