Public Profile

Cerebos Ltd

Cerebos Ltd, a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality seasonings, sauces, and condiments, catering to both retail and food service sectors. Cerebos is renowned for its flagship products, including the iconic Cerebos salt and a diverse range of flavour enhancers that set it apart in the market. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted brand among consumers and chefs alike. Through its dedication to excellence, Cerebos Ltd continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making a lasting impact on culinary experiences across Southern Africa.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cerebos Ltd'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 Sugar Processing 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

Cerebos Ltd's score of 4 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cerebos Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Cerebos Ltd, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2017 to 2019. In 2019, the company emitted approximately 71,200 kg CO2e per unit of production, a reduction from about 73,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and 77,300 kg CO2e in 2017. This indicates a positive trend in reducing emissions over these years, although specific total emissions figures are not disclosed. Cerebos has not specified any reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of detailed scope emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) data suggests that further transparency may be needed regarding their overall carbon footprint and climate strategy. Nonetheless, the company’s decreasing emissions per unit of production reflects a commitment to improving its environmental performance.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cerebos Ltd's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Cerebos Ltd is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cerebos Ltd is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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