Truworths Sustainability Profile
Truworths Limited, a prominent South African retail company, is headquartered in Cape Town, ZA. Founded in 1917, Truworths has established itself as a leader in the fashion retail industry, primarily focusing on clothing, footwear, and accessories. The company operates extensively across Southern Africa, catering to a diverse customer base with its unique blend of contemporary and classic styles. Truworths is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering exclusive brands that resonate with fashion-conscious consumers. Notable achievements include a strong market position as one of the top retailers in the region, bolstered by a robust online presence and a loyal customer following. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Truworths continues to shape the retail landscape in South Africa and beyond.
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Truworths's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Truworths reported total carbon emissions of approximately 668,880 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources, primarily from distribution centres, alongside 2,000 kg CO2e from their head office. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 81,029,160 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,555,520 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 69,870,320 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 9,603,330 kg CO2e. Truworths has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent company. The company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions but has yet to establish formal science-based targets or significant reduction initiatives. Overall, Truworths's emissions profile reflects a focus on Scope 2 emissions, with a need for further commitments to address their overall carbon footprint comprehensively.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 656,590 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79,604,110 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,026,840 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Truworths's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Truworths has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
