Takealot.
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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Takealot.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Takealot reported a carbon intensity of approximately 14,800 kg CO2e per person hour worked. This figure reflects their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their carbon emissions, although specific total emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not disclosed. Over the past few years, Takealot has shown a trend in carbon intensity, with values of about 15,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 13,600 kg CO2e in 2021, and 13,300 kg CO2e in 2020. This indicates a slight improvement in their operational efficiency regarding carbon emissions per employee. Currently, Takealot has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to engage in sustainability practices, as evidenced by their annual sustainability reports. Overall, while Takealot is actively tracking its carbon emissions, further transparency and commitment to reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Takealot. 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.
