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Aeci Sustainability Profile

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Aeci, officially known as Aeci Limited, is a leading player in the South African industrial sector, headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1896, Aeci has established itself as a key provider of innovative solutions across various industries, including mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, particularly in explosives, chemicals, and specialty products, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Aeci's commitment to sustainability and safety sets it apart in the market, ensuring that its operations align with environmental best practices. With a strong presence in Southern Africa and expanding operations in other regions, Aeci has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the industrial landscape.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Aeci's score of 51 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

71%

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Aeci's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Aeci reported total carbon emissions of approximately 416,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources combined. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 199,708,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 216,629,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with the largest contributions from the use of sold products (about 491,890,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 384,952,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, Aeci's total emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 were about 439,888,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2024. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 20% decrease in Scope 1 emissions by 2025 from a 2022 baseline of 267,919,000 kg CO2e, and an 8% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a baseline of 273,548,000 kg CO2e by the same year. Aeci is also committed to achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050, with ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across all operations. The company has established interim targets, including a 10% reduction in total carbon emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025 from a 2022 baseline of 494,000 kg CO2e. These commitments reflect Aeci's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate sustainability.

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Scope 1
201,499,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Aeci's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aeci's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aeci's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Aeci is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Aeci's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Aeci's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 29% last year and decreased by approximately 29% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
45%
Purchased Goods and Services
36%
Downstream Leased Assets
8%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Processing of Sold Products
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Aeci'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.

Aeci 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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