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, comprising 1,731,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 64,514,640 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,021,790 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of about 2,488,000 kg CO2e in previous years. Over the years, Truworths has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes. For instance, in 2022, their total emissions were approximately 84,299,610 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,488,550 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 70,676,780 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Truworths continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing effort to address climate change and improve sustainability practices within its operations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,741,780 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Truworths is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
