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 2024, Truworths reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,460,320 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,917,780 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 68,460,320 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 5,602,260 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming for no increase or decrease by FY2025, indicating a stable approach to managing these emissions during this period. In 2023, Truworths' total emissions were about 84,807,990 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,731,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 64,514,640 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6,021,790 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, highlighting the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints in a growing business environment. The company has consistently reported emissions across all three scopes since 2015, with a notable peak in Scope 3 emissions reaching 17,304,860 kg CO2e in 2019. Truworths has not established specific science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction, but it remains committed to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. Overall, Truworths' climate commitments focus on maintaining current emission levels without significant reductions in the near term, while continuing to assess and report on its environmental impact.
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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.
