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Metair Investments

Metair Investments Limited, commonly referred to as Metair, is a prominent player in the automotive components industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1948, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe and Africa. Metair focuses on manufacturing and supplying a diverse range of automotive products, particularly in the sectors of energy storage and automotive components. With a commitment to innovation, Metair offers unique solutions such as advanced lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, catering to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Recognised for its quality and reliability, Metair continues to be a key contributor to the automotive supply chain, driving sustainable growth and technological advancement in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Metair Investments'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.

32

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Metair Investments's score of 32 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Metair Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Metair Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 513,828,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 50,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 143,657,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 320,151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Metair has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in total emissions from 641,441,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor has it made any formal climate pledges. However, it has consistently reported emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to its climate impact. The trend shows a gradual reduction in emissions intensity, with emissions per person hour worked decreasing from 40,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 21,800 kg CO2e in 2023. Metair's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Metair Investments'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. Metair Investments is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Metair Investments is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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