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Senwes

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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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Senwes's score of 8 is lower than 99% 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

In 2023, Senwes reported carbon emissions of approximately 2000 kg CO2e per employee. This figure reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as evidenced by a notable decrease from about 2790 kg CO2e per employee in 2020 to 2060 kg CO2e in 2021, and further down to 1680 kg CO2e in 2022. However, emissions increased slightly to 2000 kg CO2e in 2023, followed by a rise to 2220 kg CO2e in 2024. Senwes has not disclosed specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, but they have committed to near-term reduction targets. The company is actively engaged in climate initiatives within the food production sector, specifically agricultural production, and has shown a commitment to reducing emissions, although they have not set a net-zero target as of now. Their ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility in South Africa.

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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.

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Senwes 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

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