Motus Sustainability Profile
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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Motus's score of 24 is lower than 55% 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 109,047,000 kg CO2e, comprising 51,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 58,013,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 108,660,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 49,909,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 57,359,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,392,000 kg CO2e. Motus has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease municipal water consumption and its carbon footprint by 15% over three years, from 2018 to 2021, specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Motus Holdings Limited independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 58,731,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 72,337,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
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Motus's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Motus's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 179% last year and decreased by approximately 14% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Motus'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.
Motus 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.
