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Imperial Logistics

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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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Imperial Logistics's score of 31 is higher than 67% 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 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 totalled approximately 44,621,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which were about 642,000 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 12% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions between 2019 and 2020, exceeding its annual reduction target. Looking ahead, Imperial Logistics has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions within its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 and a net-zero value chain (including Scope 3) by 2040. These targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability across its operations, with specific reduction initiatives already yielding a 28% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2020 to 2021 and a 12% reduction in Scope 2 emissions during the same period. The emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from Imperial Logistics Limited, reflecting the company's alignment with industry standards and its commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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201920202021
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564,985,000
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Scope 2
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
000,000

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

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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