Eskom Holdings Soc
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, commonly referred to as Eskom, is a leading electricity public utility based in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1923, Eskom has played a pivotal role in the country's energy sector, providing approximately 95% of South Africa's electricity and serving major operational regions across the nation. As a key player in the energy industry, Eskom focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company is renowned for its diverse energy mix, which includes coal, hydro, wind, and solar power, positioning it as a significant contributor to sustainable energy solutions in the region. Eskom's commitment to innovation and reliability has earned it a prominent market position, with notable achievements in expanding renewable energy initiatives and enhancing grid stability. With a rich history and a forward-looking approach, Eskom continues to be a cornerstone of South Africa's economic development and energy security.
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Eskom Holdings Soc's score of 12 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Eskom Holdings Soc's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Eskom Holdings SOC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 198,879,449,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 198,879,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses stationary combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 85,171,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at around 776,772,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel and waste generated in operations. Eskom has shown a slight decrease in total emissions from 2021, where emissions were approximately 207,625,568,000 kg CO2e. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or commitments disclosed by Eskom, nor are there any initiatives listed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not made any formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, while Eskom's emissions data reflects significant figures, the absence of clear reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 212,310,086,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,368,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Eskom Holdings Soc is committed to some 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.
