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Novus Holdings Sustainability Profile

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Novus Holdings, a prominent player in the South African media and communications landscape, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 2015, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on diverse sectors including publishing, digital media, and content creation. With a commitment to innovation, Novus Holdings offers a unique blend of print and digital solutions that cater to a wide range of audiences. The company is renowned for its high-quality printing services and comprehensive publishing capabilities, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include significant partnerships and expansions that have solidified its position as a leader in the industry. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and technological advancement, Novus Holdings continues to redefine the media landscape in Southern Africa.

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How does Novus Holdings'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.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Novus Holdings's score of 16 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Novus Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Novus Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,914,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific data regarding Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor has it provided detailed information on upstream or downstream emissions categories. Currently, Novus Holdings does not have any publicly stated reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of reduction initiatives suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As of now, there is no cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Novus Holdings Limited. The company’s climate commitments and strategies remain unclear, highlighting an opportunity for future development in sustainability practices.

How Carbon Intensive is Novus Holdings's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Novus Holdings's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Novus Holdings's Location?

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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 Novus Holdings is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Novus Holdings'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.

Novus Holdings 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.

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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