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Imperial Logistics Sustainability Profile

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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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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Imperial Logistics's score of 31 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 376,510,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 44,621,000 kg CO2e. In South Africa (ZA), the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 274,847,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 29,907,000 kg CO2e. Imperial Logistics has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. Between 2019 and 2020, the company achieved a 12% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, exceeding its annual targets. Furthermore, from 2020 to 2021, it reported a remarkable 28% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 12% reduction in Scope 2 emissions. Looking ahead, Imperial Logistics has set new long-term targets for 2030 aimed at achieving net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and align with industry standards. It is important to note that the emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Imperial Logistics Limited, and is part of a corporate family relationship with DP World Limited, which influences its sustainability initiatives and targets.

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2015201620172018201920202021
Scope 1
624,026,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
306,441,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Imperial Logistics's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Imperial Logistics's primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Imperial Logistics's Location?

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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. This request for Imperial Logistics is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Imperial Logistics's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Imperial Logistics's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 72% last year and decreased by approximately 89% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 12257% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
12257%
Capital Goods
7046%
Employee Commuting
869%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
85%
Business Travel
16%
Waste Generated in Operations
15%

Imperial Logistics'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.

Imperial Logistics 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
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