Illovo Sugar Africa
Illovo Sugar Africa, a leading player in the sugar industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across several African countries, including Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. Founded in 1891, the company has established itself as a significant producer of sugar and related products, contributing to the agricultural and economic landscape of the region. Illovo's core offerings include high-quality sugar, molasses, and ethanol, distinguished by their commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being the largest sugar producer in Africa, which underscores its strong market position. With a focus on sustainability and community development, Illovo Sugar Africa continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a vital contributor to the continent's agricultural sector.
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How does Illovo Sugar Africa'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.
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Illovo Sugar Africa's score of 7 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Illovo Sugar Africa's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Illovo Sugar Africa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 360,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 360,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,850,000 kg CO2e. Notably, there were no reported Scope 3 emissions for that year. Over the years, Illovo has demonstrated a trend of fluctuating emissions, with total emissions peaking at approximately 550,501,000 kg CO2e in 2013 and gradually decreasing to about 515,854,000 kg CO2e in 2014 and further to approximately 497,825,000 kg CO2e in 2015. However, emissions surged again in 2019 and 2020, reaching approximately 4,604,300,000 kg CO2e and 4,634,100,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite these fluctuations, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Illovo Sugar Africa. The company continues to operate within the sugar industry, which is under increasing pressure to address climate change and reduce carbon footprints.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 290,645,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 259,857,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Illovo Sugar Africa 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.
