- COVID-19 pandemic
- Climate-related disasters (flooding, droughts)
- Rising costs of chemical inputs
- Increased pests and diseases
- Challenges financing irrigation systems
- Increasing women’s participation in agricultural businesses
- Access to finance for growers
Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-09 to 2021-08 reporting, Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.6M 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
4.6M tCO2e/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
Renewable Energy
91%
of total energy
Water Usage
831.0K megalitres/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
Energy Use
723.6K MWh/year
2020-09 to 2021-08
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020-09 to 2021-08 | 4.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 8.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 91% of energy production from renewable sources
- 1.5% decrease in scope 1 & 2 emissions (2019/20 to 2020/21)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sugar market leadershipSustainable agricultureValue and quality-driven industryCommunity connectedness