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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.
+19 vs industry average
Distell Group Holdings’s score of 47 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Distell Group Holdings, a South African-headquartered beverages company, reported total calculated emissions of approximately 489.25 million kg CO2e in 2022. This includes about 76.17 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, roughly 92.65 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 320.43 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the prior year, 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were around 59.27 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 72.64 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 231.92 million kg CO2e. Distell Group Holdings's emissions data is sourced directly from their own reporting.
The company has set several climate commitments. Distell Group Holdings aims to reduce its Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 22% (tCO2e/ℓ) by 2025, using 2014 as the baseline year. Additionally, they target a 30% reduction in non-renewable electricity usage intensity (kWh/ℓ) in Scope 2 emissions by 2025, also against a 2014 baseline. Some of Distell Group Holdings's initiative sources, such as SBTi, RE100, RTZ, and Climate Pledge, are cascaded from its ultimate parent, Heineken N.V.
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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