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Bidvest Group Limited, commonly referred to as Bidvest, is a leading South African company specialising in wholesale trade and commission trade services, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. Headquartered in South Africa, the company operates across various regions, delivering essential products and services to diverse industries. Founded in 1988, Bidvest has established a strong market presence through its extensive distribution networks and comprehensive service offerings.
The company’s core business areas include foodservice, commercial products, and specialised services, making it a key player in the wholesale trade sector. Bidvest’s unique approach combines operational expertise with a customer-focused strategy, enabling it to maintain a prominent position within the industry. Recognised for its reliability and broad market reach, Bidvest continues to be a significant contributor to South Africa’s wholesale and distribution landscape.
36
DitchCarbon score
+9 vs industry average
Bidvest’s score of 36 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Wholesale Trade has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.134
20182025
The Wholesale Trade industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Bidvest's reported carbon emissions
Bidvest, a South African wholesale trade and commission trade services company, reported Scope 1 emissions of 171,931,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 122,796,000 kg CO2e for 2025. In 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 183,964,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 121,075,000 kg CO2e, and various Scope 3 emissions including 271,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 508,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 2,502,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 5,008,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 52,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, 81,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 446,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Bidvest's climate commitments and emissions data are directly reported by The Bidvest Group Limited. The company has not set any Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reduction targets.
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Bidvest’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Bidvest10 months ago
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