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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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Famous Brands's score of 26 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Famous Brands's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Famous Brands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,347,610 kg CO2e. This figure includes 19,567,620 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 30,553,580 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 3,226,410 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and upstream transportation and distribution. Over the years, Famous Brands has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2023, the company reported total emissions of 52,145,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 18,910,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 33,234,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 2,440,680 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Famous Brands. The company has not outlined any science-based targets or commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, which places it in a challenging position within the industry context of increasing climate action and accountability. Overall, while Famous Brands has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of formal reduction initiatives highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Famous Brands is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

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