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Industrial Development Corporation

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), headquartered in South Africa, is a prominent development finance institution established in 1940. With a focus on fostering industrial growth, the IDC operates primarily across Southern Africa, supporting various sectors including manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure development. The corporation is renowned for its unique approach to financing, offering tailored solutions that drive sustainable economic development. Key services include project financing, equity investments, and advisory services, all aimed at enhancing industrial capacity and job creation. Over the decades, the IDC has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the development finance sector. Its commitment to innovation and sustainable practices has solidified its reputation, making it a vital player in South Africa's economic landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Industrial Development Corporation'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Industrial Development Corporation's score of 35 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industrial Development Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,256,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 423,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,801,560 kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 1,528,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. The IDC has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of about 32% in Scope 2 emissions from the base year of 2019 to 2023. This reduction is attributed to changes in operational practices, including the adoption of a work-from-home model and the impacts of loadshedding. Looking ahead, the IDC has set an ambitious commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal reflects the organisation's dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
613,300
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Scope 2
6,387,800
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
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000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Industrial Development Corporation's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Industrial Development Corporation is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Industrial Development Corporation 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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