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PPC Ltd

PPC Ltd, a leading player in the South African cement and lime industry, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1892, the company has established itself as a cornerstone of construction materials, serving major operational regions across Southern Africa. PPC Ltd is renowned for its high-quality cement products, including bagged and bulk cement, as well as innovative solutions tailored for various construction needs. With a commitment to sustainability and community development, PPC Ltd has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of eco-friendly cement options. The company’s strong market position is underscored by its extensive distribution network and a reputation for reliability and excellence. As a trusted partner in the building sector, PPC Ltd continues to shape the future of construction in the region.

DitchCarbon Score

How does PPC Ltd'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.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.

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Industry Benchmark

PPC Ltd's score of 7 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PPC Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, PPC Ltd reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,626,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 390,450,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. In South Africa, the company’s emissions were about 2,266,612,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 324,761,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services reached approximately 3,019,911,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, PPC Ltd has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company is currently not aligned with any Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. As a major player in the cement industry, PPC Ltd is aware of the pressing need for climate action and is expected to develop strategies to address its emissions in the future.

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2020
Scope 1
2,629,461,000
Scope 2
390,450,000
Scope 3
3,019,911,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PPC Ltd's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is medium 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. PPC Ltd 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.

PPC Ltd 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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