- Supply chain volatility due to climate change or other factors may reduce availability of raw materials.
- Cost-push inflation from the transition to more responsible, lower-impact alternatives and input material substitution.
- Resource scarcity, and availability of appropriate sustainable product packaging alternatives due to increased demand.
- Risk of labour and human rights abuses, including poor working conditions which may impact our ability to source products as well as reputational, health and safety risks.
- Availability of traditional chemicals, dyes and of non-hazardous alternatives as the industry transitions to more responsible processing.
- Skills shortages in design could limit our ability to reach empowerment targets in South Africa.
- Erosion of seasonality due to climate change impact e.g., mean temperatures and length of season.
- The transition to lower environmental impact production processes, which may require investment in technology e.g., laser machinery.
- Physical climate risk due to weather events such as floods, fires, and extreme temperatures may impact productivity at our production facilities and those of our suppliers.
- The risk of modern slavery, human rights abuses and negative environmental impact, heightened by our reliance on key suppliers or specific regions.
The Foschini Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, The Foschini Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 513.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 10.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 206.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 296.6K 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
513.6K tCO2e/year
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Renewable Energy
69%
of total energy
Waste
627.5K kg/year
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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. | 206.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 296.6K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 | 513.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 242.2K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 289.5K tCO2e (TFG Africa) |
| 2019 | 220.8K tCO2e (TFG Africa) |
| 2018 | 237.9K tonnes CO2e |
| 2017 | 226.9K tCO2e/year (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- TFG London achieved a 14% reduction in total GHG emissions compared to last year, and achieved 69% renewable energy contribution procured.
- Riverfields distribution centre designed and specified as an EDGE-certified green building, with a 600 KW installed solar photovoltaic system.
- 411 tonnes of textile waste diverted from landfill through recycling initiatives.
- 70% total business waste recycled across TFG head office, distribution centres and factories
- 96% reuse of supplier cartons
- 100% total % post-consumer waste content in plastic shopping bags
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 50% sustainable cotton by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- 80% of top five materials to more responsible and lower impact alternatives by 2030
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) by 95% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2019 to 100% by 2030
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution with 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Supply ChainPeople and CommunitiesProduct StewardshipEnvironmentGovernance