Distell Group Holdings
Distell Group Holdings is a leading South African beverages company, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 2003 through the merger of several prominent brands, it has grown to become a significant player in the global drinks industry. The company specialises in the production and distribution of a diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including wines, spirits, ciders, and ready-to-drink products.
With a strong presence across Africa and expanding into international markets, Distell is recognised for its innovative product offerings and commitment to quality. Its notable achievements include market leadership in South Africa’s wine and spirits sectors and a reputation for sustainable growth. As a key player in the beverages industry, Distell continues to set standards through its diverse portfolio and strategic expansion efforts.
+21 vs industry average
Distell Group Holdings’s score of 52 is higher than 65% 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
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Distell Group Holdings's reported carbon emissions
Distell Group Holdings, a beverages company headquartered in ZA, reported a total of approximately 489.3 million kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2022. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
Of the total, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 76.2 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, largely from purchased electricity, accounted for about 92.6 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were the largest component, totalling approximately 320.4 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the most significant portion.
For 2021, Distell Group Holdings reported total emissions of approximately 363.8 million kg CO2e (Scope 1: 59.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2: 72.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 3: 231.9 million kg CO2e).
Distell Group Holdings has set targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company aims to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 22% (in tonnes CO2e per litre) by 2025, against a 2014 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in non-renewable electricity usage intensity (in kWh per litre) by 2025, also from a 2014 baseline.
It is important to note that Distell Group Holdings's data is cascaded from its corporate family. While the reported emissions data for Distell Group Holdings Limited originates from the company itself (cascade level 0 for performance sources), certain climate initiatives like SBTi, RE100, and RTZ targets are inherited from Heineken N.V. (cascade level 2).
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Distell Group Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from Heineken N.V.UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.RE 100
Inherited from Heineken N.V.Climate Action 100
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