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 8 is higher than 65% 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 2019, Tongaat Hulett reported total carbon emissions of approximately 950,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 696,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 258,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 950,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, where total emissions were about 1,149,000,000 kg CO2e in 2014 and approximately 1,150,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, it has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Tongaat Hulett is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have formalised a strategy for significant reductions. Overall, Tongaat Hulett's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the sugar and agricultural sectors in managing carbon outputs, particularly in the context of increasing global scrutiny on climate change and sustainability practices.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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