Takealot. Sustainability Profile
Takealot, officially known as Takealot.com, is a leading South African e-commerce platform headquartered in Cape Town, ZA. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly evolved, becoming a key player in the online retail industry across Southern Africa. Takealot offers a diverse range of products, including electronics, fashion, home goods, and groceries, distinguished by its commitment to customer satisfaction and efficient delivery services. With a robust marketplace model, Takealot connects consumers with a wide array of local and international sellers, enhancing its product offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised as one of the top online retailers in the region. Its innovative approach and strong market position make Takealot a go-to destination for online shopping in South Africa.
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How does Takealot.'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.
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Takealot.'s score of 32 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Takealot, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Naspers Limited, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Takealot inherits reduction initiatives and targets from Naspers Limited, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Takealot itself. The absence of detailed emissions data suggests that Takealot is in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices as it develops its sustainability strategy further.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,021,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,901,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Takealot.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Takealot.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 84% last year and increased by approximately 84% since 2024, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Takealot.'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.
Takealot. 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.
