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Cashbuild Limited

Cashbuild Limited, a leading retailer in the building materials and home improvement sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including Southern Africa, where it operates numerous stores. Specialising in a wide range of products, Cashbuild offers everything from construction materials to DIY supplies, catering to both professional builders and home improvement enthusiasts. Their commitment to quality and affordability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Cashbuild Limited has achieved significant milestones, including consistent growth and expansion of its store footprint. The company is recognised for its customer-centric approach and extensive product range, making it a trusted name in the building materials industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cashbuild Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Forestry and Logging 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cashbuild Limited's score of 3 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cashbuild Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cashbuild Limited reported carbon emissions of approximately 1,266,500 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This represents a significant increase from the previous year's emissions of about 404,910 kg CO2e in 2022. Looking ahead, the company anticipates further emissions growth, with projected emissions for 2024 reaching approximately 2,121,290 kg CO2e. Currently, Cashbuild has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of specific commitments to mitigate their carbon footprint. As a leading player in the building materials retail sector in South Africa, the company operates in an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction. However, without defined targets or initiatives, Cashbuild's climate strategy remains unclear.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cashbuild Limited's primary industry is Products of forestry, logging and related services (02), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Cashbuild Limited is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Cashbuild Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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