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TFG Limited

TFG Limited, also known as The Foschini Group, is a prominent retail company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1925, TFG has evolved into a leading player in the fashion and lifestyle industry, with a strong presence across various operational regions, including Southern Africa and the UK. Specialising in clothing, footwear, accessories, and homeware, TFG Limited offers a diverse range of products through its well-known brands, such as Foschini, Markham, and Sportscene. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, TFG has achieved significant milestones, including a successful expansion into e-commerce and a focus on sustainable practices, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking retailer.

DitchCarbon Score

How does TFG Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

TFG Limited's score of 26 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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TFG Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, TFG Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 196,836,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,421,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 233,483,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 196,836,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, TFG's emissions have fluctuated, with a total of about 408,137,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 242,191,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 249,806,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The breakdown of emissions indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions across these years. TFG Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, which places them in a challenging position within the industry as companies increasingly adopt ambitious climate strategies. The absence of defined reduction goals may impact their reputation and operational sustainability in a market that prioritises environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
3,608,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
163,510,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
45,415,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. TFG Limited's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. TFG Limited 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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TFG Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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