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Iras

Iras, officially known as Iras ESG, is a prominent player in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consulting industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions that help businesses navigate the complexities of sustainability and responsible governance. With a focus on major operational regions across Africa and beyond, Iras offers a range of services, including ESG assessments, sustainability reporting, and strategic advisory. Their unique approach combines data-driven insights with tailored strategies, enabling clients to enhance their sustainability performance and meet regulatory requirements effectively. Recognised for its commitment to excellence, Iras has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to integrate ESG principles into their core operations.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Iras'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.

4

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Iras's score of 4 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Iras's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Iras reported total carbon emissions of approximately 614,258,000 kg CO2e, comprising 47,032,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 173,311,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 421,099,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 599,208,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2023 is currently unavailable, and there are no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented. However, Iras has consistently reported on their carbon intensity, with an average of 34.0 kg CO2e per person hour worked in 2023, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially improve their operational efficiency. Overall, while Iras has not set formal reduction targets, their emissions reporting reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact.

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Scope 1
44,603,000
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Scope 2
138,134,000
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Scope 3
455,455,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iras's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Iras is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Iras is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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