- South Africa's water stress and deteriorating water quality.
- Frequent water supply interruptions.
- Climate risks such as damage to coastal facilities and supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather.
Bidvest Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Bidvest Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 305.0K tons CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 184.0K tons CO2e/year; Scope 2: 121.1K tons CO2e/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
305.0K tons CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2024
Renewable Energy
52%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.6K million kilolitres/year
2024
Waste
92.3K tons/year recycled
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). | 184.0K tons CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 121.1K tons CO2e/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 | 305.0K tons CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2012 | 725.8K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 61% from 4.33kg/R000s revenue to 2.66kg/R000s revenue (like-for-like basis) since FY2019.
- Increased percentage of electricity sourced from renewables to 52% in FY2024 from 1% in FY2019.
- Reduced water intensity by 57% from 24.91 litre/R000s revenue to 14.25 litre/R000s revenue (like-for-like basis) since FY2019.
- Recycled 83% of waste generated in FY2024.
- PHS reduced its emissions by c148 million kgCO2e since 2016 and diverted 92.4% of waste from landfills in 2023 (up from 17.5% in 2016).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emission intensity by 20% by 2025 from the 2019 base.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource UseResponsible Supply ChainCircular EconomyHuman RightsEthical Business Practices