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LEWIS GROUP

LEWIS GROUP, a prominent retail company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has been a key player in the furniture and appliance industry since its establishment in 1934. With a strong presence across Southern Africa, the company operates through various well-known brands, including Lewis Stores, Best Home and Electric, and Beares, catering to a diverse customer base. Specialising in the sale of furniture, appliances, and electronics, LEWIS GROUP distinguishes itself through its unique credit offerings and customer-centric approach. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the leading retailers in its sector. With a commitment to quality and affordability, LEWIS GROUP continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong reputation in the industry.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

LEWIS GROUP's score of 27 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LEWIS GROUP's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, LEWIS GROUP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 74,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,995,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 23,113,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 34,115,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (16,960,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (6,434,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (7,156,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 73,948,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 20,129,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 22,890,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 31,573,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions compared to the previous year. LEWIS GROUP has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Overall, LEWIS GROUP's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to understand and manage its carbon footprint, although further commitments to reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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25,864,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LEWIS GROUP's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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 LEWIS GROUP is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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LEWIS GROUP 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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