- Ongoing listeriosis class action
- Climate-related disruptions to agricultural supply chain
- Stricter environmental regulations
- Heightened ESG expectations from investors
- Persistent systemic obstacles faced by small-scale farmers
- Skills shortage in critical technical areas
- Water scarcity and energy security issues in South Africa
- Aging infrastructure impacting water consumption
- Limited electronic metering and reliance on manual processes for water management
- Increased food waste and loss
Tiger Brands Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Tiger Brands Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 401.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 174.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 227.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
401.7K tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
0.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.4M m3/year
2024
Waste
47.8K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
2.7M GJ/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 174.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 227.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 401.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 436.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9.1% annual decrease in total scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (tCO2e)
- 6% annual decrease in total electricity consumption
- 5% annual decrease in total water consumption
- 11.9% annual decrease in waste-to-landfill intensity (kg/tonne)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use intensity by 11%
- Reduce waste-to-landfill intensity by 13%
📅 Medium-term
- 65% of food portfolio to meet EWLW nutritional standards
- 50% of total local procurement spend towards black/black women-owned suppliers
- 45% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions
- 50% reduction in waste to landfill
- 80% of plastic packaging recyclable/compostable
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions by 2050
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- 50% reduction in food waste from 2022 baseline by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and nutritionEnhanced livelihoodsEnvironmental stewardship