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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LEWIS GROUP's score of 24 is lower than 55% 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 78,223,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 20,995,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 23,113,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 34,115,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes business travel (about 3,565,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 6,434,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (around 16,960,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 74,592,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 20,129,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 22,890,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 31,573,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Lewis Group has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Lewis Group Limited. Overall, while Lewis Group has made strides in reporting its emissions across all scopes, it currently lacks defined reduction commitments or targets to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,476,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,864,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,965,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
