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Motus

Motus Holdings Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a leading player in the automotive industry, specialising in vehicle retail, distribution, and aftersales services. Founded in 2018, Motus has rapidly established itself as a significant force in the market, with operations extending across various regions in Southern Africa. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including vehicle sales, parts distribution, and maintenance solutions, setting itself apart through its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Motus is recognised for its extensive dealership network and strong partnerships with major automotive brands, enhancing its market position. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Motus continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the automotive sector.

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40

Industry Average

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22

Industry Benchmark

Motus's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Motus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Motus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 108,660,000 kg CO2e, comprising 49,909,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 57,359,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,392,499,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 112,340,000 kg CO2e. Motus has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The SES Committee is tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company previously aimed to reduce municipal water consumption and its carbon footprint by 15% over three years, from 2018 to 2021. Overall, Motus is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting across all scopes.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
58,731,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
72,337,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Motus's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. This request for Motus is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Motus 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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