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Senwes Sustainability Profile

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Senwes, officially known as Senwes Limited, is a prominent agricultural services company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1909, Senwes has evolved into a key player in the agricultural sector, primarily serving the Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga regions. The company focuses on grain handling, storage, and marketing, alongside providing a range of financial services tailored for farmers. With a commitment to innovation, Senwes offers unique solutions such as precision farming technologies and comprehensive risk management services. Its strong market position is underscored by notable achievements in sustainable agricultural practices and community engagement. As a trusted partner for farmers, Senwes continues to enhance productivity and profitability within the agricultural landscape.

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14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Senwes's score of 14 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Senwes's reported carbon emissions

Senwes Limited, headquartered in South Africa, is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives, although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is currently unavailable. The company has made significant strides in its climate commitments, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint in the agricultural production sector. Senwes has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively engaged in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a commitment to align its emissions reduction strategies with climate science. However, it has not yet set a net-zero target. As a current subsidiary of Senwes Limited, the company's climate initiatives are part of a broader corporate strategy aimed at sustainability within the food production industry. While specific emissions data is lacking, Senwes's commitment to reducing its environmental impact reflects a growing trend in the agricultural sector towards sustainability and climate resilience.

How Carbon Intensive is Senwes's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Senwes's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Senwes'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 Senwes is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Senwes'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.

Senwes has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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