Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics, a leading logistics and supply chain management company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including Africa and Europe. Founded in 1946, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey towards becoming a prominent player in the logistics industry. Specialising in integrated logistics solutions, Imperial Logistics offers a diverse range of services, including freight management, warehousing, and distribution. What sets them apart is their commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible operations. With a robust market position, Imperial Logistics has garnered recognition for its exceptional service delivery and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation as a trusted logistics provider in the competitive landscape.
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Imperial Logistics's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Imperial Logistics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 421,774,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 376,510,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 44,621,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 642,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 78,689,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 5,577,000 kg CO2e). In South Africa, Imperial Logistics reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 274,847,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 29,907,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Notably, the company achieved a 28% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 12% reduction in Scope 2 emissions between 2020 and 2021. Imperial Logistics has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its alignment with the decarbonisation strategy of its parent company, DP World Limited. Additionally, the company has established new targets for 2030, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by that year. The emissions data is cascaded from Imperial Logistics Limited, with the overarching climate strategy influenced by DP World Limited, which operates at a higher corporate level. This strategic alignment underscores Imperial Logistics's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the logistics sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 564,985,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Imperial Logistics is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
