Motus, a leading player in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 2018, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of automotive solutions, focusing on the distribution and retail of vehicles, parts, and services.
With a diverse portfolio that includes passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and trailers, Motus stands out for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic partnerships and expansions that enhance its market position. Recognised for its customer-centric approach, Motus continues to drive excellence in the automotive sector, making it a trusted name among consumers and businesses alike.
-16 vs industry average
Motus’s score of 14 is lower than 28% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 8% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Motus's reported carbon emissions
**Motus Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** Motus, headquartered in ZA and operating in the Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34) industry, has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes. For the reporting year 2024, Motus reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 51,034,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 58,013,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not available for this year. In the previous reporting year, 2023, total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) were approximately 108,660,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 49,909,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 57,359,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,392,000 kg CO2e, with business travel being a notable component of Scope 3. Looking further back, for the reporting year 2022, total emissions were approximately 112,340,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 47,237,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 64,604,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 499,000 kg CO2e, again with business travel as a reported Scope 3 category. For the reporting year 2021, Motus reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 46,225,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 71,757,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for this year were reported at approximately 105,000 kg CO2e. Motus previously set a near-term reduction target to decrease municipal water consumption and its carbon footprint by 15% over three years, from a 2018 base year to 2021. This target encompassed both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. While the data for 2020 indicated progress, specific achievement against this target for the full period to 2021 is not detailed here. Motus has indicated that data for Scope 3 category 'purchased goods and services' is missing from its reporting for several years.
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Motus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2021
15% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce municipal water consumption and the carbon footprint by 15% over three years to 2021 (base year: 2018).
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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