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 22 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 2023, LEWIS GROUP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,948,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,890,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 31,573,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, with emissions data disclosed across all three scopes. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 69,742,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 19,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,126,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 30,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the increase in emissions, LEWIS GROUP has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the retail sector in South Africa (ZA), where climate commitments are increasingly vital for sustainability and corporate responsibility. Overall, LEWIS GROUP's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 22,227,000 | 00,000,000 | 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.
