Truworths
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 84,807,990 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,820,240 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 66,797,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled about 16,190,180 kg CO2e, reflecting indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities. Over the years, Truworths has seen fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were around 84,299,610 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,488,730 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 63,442,720 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Truworths operates within a global context where many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction. However, without defined targets or commitments, the company's future trajectory in addressing climate change remains unclear.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 482,370 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,777,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,741,780 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Truworths 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.
