- Weakened economy due to power, logistics, and growth crisis
- High unemployment rate (31.9%)
- Elevated inflation and lower real disposable incomes
- Loadshedding resulting in increased diesel use and carbon emissions
- Water insecurity
Liberty Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Liberty Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 181.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 10.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 68.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 103.4K 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
181.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
926.2K kL/year
2023
Waste
7.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
193.4K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 10.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 68.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 103.4K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 181.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 196.0K tCO2e (2021: 187965 tCO2e) |
| 2021 | 188.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 43.9K tCO2e |
| 2016 | 53.1K metric tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Level 2 net-zero waste status on all super-regional and regional malls (L2D)
- Reduced energy consumption by 7.1%
- Midlands 4 MVA solar project commissioned, expected to reduce grid reliance by 25%
- Eastgate 4 MVA solar installation in progress
- Total waste recycled 57%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- L2D achieve net-zero water (2025-2027)
- Align with SBG’s climate policy and framework (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- L2D achieve scopes 1 and 2 net-zero energy (2030)
- GRES achieve scopes 1 and 2 net-zero for new buildings by 2030, existing by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- L2D achieve scopes 1, 2, and 3 net-zero carbon (2050)
- GRES achieve scopes 1, 2, and 3 net-zero for existing buildings (2050)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Financial literacy and consumer educationFinancial freedom and inclusionQuality education through CSIFuture-focused development and talent nurturingGood governance and efforts to combat crime and corruptionESG principles and climate changeNet-zero targets