Tongaat Hulett
Tongaat Hulett, a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across Southern Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. Founded in 1892, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in sugar production, starch, and related products. With a diverse portfolio that includes sugar cane cultivation, milling, and the production of high-quality sugar and starch products, Tongaat Hulett is recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The company’s strategic focus on value-added products and its strong market position have led to notable achievements in the industry, making it a key contributor to the regional economy.
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Tongaat Hulett's score of 14 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Tongaat Hulett's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Tongaat Hulett reported total carbon emissions of approximately 557,114,000 kg CO2e, comprising 505,575,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 51,539,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a significant reduction from 2020, where emissions were about 1,104,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 704,989,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 400,249,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions data has not been reported. Tongaat Hulett's commitment to climate action includes a target set by Hippo Valley Estates, a subsidiary, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This initiative reflects the company's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Tongaat Hulett Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to focus on improving its carbon efficiency, particularly in the sugar production sector, where it reported carbon emissions of about 511 kg CO2e per tonne of sugar produced in 2021.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 885,976,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 360,254,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,571,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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