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 3 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tongaat Hulett's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Tongaat Hulett reported total carbon emissions of approximately 557,114,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 505,575,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 51,539,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, with total emissions decreasing from about 1,246,234,000 kg CO2e in 2013 to the latest figure in 2021. Despite these reductions, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Tongaat Hulett, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions being a notable contributor in previous years, particularly in 2020, where they reached approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Overall, while Tongaat Hulett has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further commitments could enhance its sustainability profile.
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Add to project| 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 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Tongaat Hulett is committed to some 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.
