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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Takealot.'s score of 10 is higher than 93% 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.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Takealot reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,595,625,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 381,435,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 761,910,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 452,280,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, emissions in 2022 were about 1,475,780,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in total emissions year-on-year. The previous years also show fluctuations, with 2021 at approximately 1,372,210,000 kg CO2e and 2020 at about 1,495,197,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Takealot has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. As the company continues to operate in a climate-conscious market, establishing clear sustainability goals will be crucial for aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
124,858,000
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Scope 2
703,438,000
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Scope 3
507,967,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Takealot.'s primary industry is Sea and coastal water transportation services, which is high 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. Takealot. 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.

Takealot. 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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