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JD Group Limited

JD Group Limited, a prominent player in the South African retail sector, is headquartered in ZA and has established a strong presence across various operational regions. Founded in 1994, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the furniture, appliances, and electronics industries. JD Group is renowned for its diverse range of products, including stylish furniture and cutting-edge home appliances, which cater to a wide demographic. The company’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in retail. With a history marked by strategic growth and innovation, JD Group Limited continues to set benchmarks in the industry, reflecting its dedication to enhancing the consumer experience through unique offerings and exceptional service.

DitchCarbon Score

How does JD Group Limited'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.

12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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

JD Group Limited's score of 12 is lower than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JD Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, JD Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,909,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions, which totalled about 44,935,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 4,145,393,000 kg CO2e. Notably, JD Group has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data. The company has set ambitious long-term reduction targets, aiming for an absolute reduction of 67.2% in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, using the 2019/20 fiscal year as a baseline. This commitment reflects JD Group's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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2021
Scope 1
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Scope 2
44,935,000
Scope 3
4,145,393,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JD Group Limited's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 JD Group Limited 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.

JD Group Limited 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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