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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, commonly referred to as Eskom, is a leading provider of electricity in South Africa, headquartered in Pretoria, ZA. Established in 1923, Eskom has played a pivotal role in the country's energy sector, focusing on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. With a significant presence across various regions, the company serves millions of customers, ensuring a reliable power supply.
Eskom's core services include electricity generation from diverse sources, including coal, hydro, and renewable energy, setting it apart in the competitive landscape. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its renewable energy portfolio and enhancing grid stability. As a key player in the energy market, Eskom continues to drive innovation and sustainability, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of South Africa's economic infrastructure.
+9 vs industry average
Eskom Holdings Soc’s score of 45 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Eskom Holdings Soc, headquartered in ZA and operating in the Other business services (74) sector, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as approximately 191.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions as approximately 55.55 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as approximately 3.08 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 184.13 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 131.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 4.51 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, Eskom Holdings Soc reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 193.39 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 85.17 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 5.41 billion kg CO2e.
In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 207.36 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 260.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions data was not disclosed for this year. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 201.38 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 248.24 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions undisclosed. In 2019, Eskom Holdings Soc's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 212.31 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 289.86 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions again not disclosed.
Eskom Holdings Soc has not disclosed specific climate reduction targets such as Science Based Targets (SBTi), nor has it made a Climate Pledge. Data on its emissions performance is sourced directly from Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Eskom Holdings Soc yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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