Famous Brands
Famous Brands, a leading player in the South African food and beverage industry, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1964, the company has grown to encompass a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Steers, Debonairs Pizza, and Wimpy, among others. With a strong presence across Southern Africa and expanding operations in international markets, Famous Brands has established itself as a key innovator in the quick-service restaurant sector. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a unique blend of fast food and casual dining experiences. Notable achievements include its successful franchising model and strategic acquisitions, which have solidified its market position. Famous Brands continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent name in the competitive landscape of food service.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Famous Brands's score of 26 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Famous Brands's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Famous Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52,145,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 18,910,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 33,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 2,440,680 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and upstream transportation and distribution. Comparatively, in 2022, the company also reported total emissions of approximately 52,145,000 kg CO2e, indicating a stable emissions profile over the two years. Notably, Famous Brands has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to climate commitments. Overall, while Famous Brands has maintained consistent emissions levels, the absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced climate action strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 27,731,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,043,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,160,650 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Famous Brands is not committed to any 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.
