Bidvest Sustainability Profile
Bidvest Group Limited, commonly referred to as Bidvest, is a prominent South African company headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1988, Bidvest has established itself as a leader in the diversified services and trading sector, with significant operations across Southern Africa and beyond. The company operates in various industries, including food service, logistics, and commercial products, providing a wide range of core services that cater to both businesses and consumers. Bidvest is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering unique solutions that enhance operational efficiency for its clients. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and expansion into international markets. As a trusted partner in the industry, Bidvest continues to set benchmarks in service excellence and customer satisfaction.
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Bidvest's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Bidvest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 294,726,000 kg CO2e, comprising 171,931,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 122,795,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 302,258,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions remaining constant at 171,931,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions rising to 130,327,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 302,258,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 191,017,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 111,241,000 kg CO2e. Bidvest has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, reflecting a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is sourced from The Bidvest Group Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Bidvest's emissions intensity has varied over the years, with the most recent intensity reported at 0.00237 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2025. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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| 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 318,107,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bidvest'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.
Bidvest 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.
