LEWIS GROUP Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lewis Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,223,000 kg CO2e. This 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 about 34,115,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 16,960,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 7,156,000 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 per the available data, and there are no climate pledges reported. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are solely from Lewis Group Limited. Overall, while Lewis Group has made strides in reporting its emissions across all three scopes, the absence of reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
LEWIS GROUP's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 37% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 44% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.
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LEWIS GROUP's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
LEWIS GROUP has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
