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Curro

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Curro Holdings, a leading education provider in South Africa, is headquartered in ZA and operates across various regions, including Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Founded in 1998, Curro has established itself as a pioneer in the private schooling sector, offering a diverse range of educational options from preschool to high school. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to education, providing unique curricula that cater to different learning styles and needs. Curro's commitment to quality education is reflected in its extensive network of schools, which includes Curro Academy, Curro Select, and Curro Private Schools. With a strong market position, Curro has achieved significant milestones, including the rapid expansion of its school network and a focus on affordable, high-quality education.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Curro's score of 18 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25%

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Curro's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Curro's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 31,939,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,286,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,054,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,599,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 26,529,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions across all scopes. Curro's Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalled approximately 23,340,000 kg CO2e in 2022, compared to about 19,791,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is sourced directly from Curro Holdings Limited, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. As Curro continues to operate in the educational sector in South Africa, addressing its carbon footprint will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals and enhancing sustainability practices.

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2018201920202021
Scope 1
1,458,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
11,630,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Curro's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very 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. This request for Curro is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Curro 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
Reduction Actions

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