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Motus

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Motus Holdings Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a leading player in the automotive industry, specialising in vehicle retail, distribution, and aftersales services. Founded in 2018, Motus has rapidly established itself as a significant force in the market, with operations extending across various regions in Southern Africa. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including vehicle sales, parts distribution, and maintenance solutions, setting itself apart through its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Motus is recognised for its extensive dealership network and strong partnerships with major automotive brands, enhancing its market position. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Motus continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the automotive sector.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Motus's score of 24 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Motus's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Motus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,034,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 58,013,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 109,047,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 108,660,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 49,909,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 57,359,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1,392,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Motus has set a target to reduce its municipal water consumption and carbon footprint by 15% over three years, using 2018 as the base year, with a deadline of 2021. This commitment reflects the company's focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Motus Holdings Limited independently reports its carbon emissions and climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2024, focusing primarily on its direct and indirect emissions from energy use.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
58,731,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
72,337,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Motus's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Motus is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Motus 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.

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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