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Retail Trade Services
ZA
updated a month ago

TFG Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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33

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

TFG Limited's score of 33 is higher than 55% 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 2025, TFG Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 818,547,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,149,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 229,882,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (entirely from purchased electricity), and a significant 584,516,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services (405,728,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (34,052,000 kg CO2e). In 2024, the company recorded total emissions of about 514,035,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 9,901,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 206,338,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 297,796,000 kg CO2e. The 2023 emissions were approximately 434,740,000 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. TFG Limited has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and the company does not currently participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for formal reduction targets. Overall, TFG Limited's emissions profile indicates a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing supply chain impacts in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
3,413,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
158,240,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
52,909,000
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How Carbon Intensive is TFG Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. TFG Limited's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is TFG Limited's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for TFG Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

TFG Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

TFG Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 96% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 71% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2025
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Capital Goods
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

TFG Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

TFG Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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