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updated 15 days ago

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Imperial Logistics's score of 31 is higher than 60% 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 at 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 for the same year. Imperial Logistics has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. Between 2019 and 2020, the company achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, exceeding its annual target. 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, aiming for further reductions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments are part of a broader strategy aligned with the climate initiatives of its parent company, Imperial Logistics Limited, and are influenced by the sustainability goals of DP World Limited, its ultimate parent company. Overall, Imperial Logistics is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon emissions, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change within the logistics industry.

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

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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