- Rapidly rising energy costs, particularly electricity in South Africa.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Water scarcity in certain regions (e.g., Mongolia).
- Instances of non-compliance with effluent discharge parameters.
Barloworld Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Barloworld Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 506.2K tCO2e/year (restated). By scope: Scope 1: 307.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 199.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 162.0K 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
506.2K tCO2e/year (restated)
2024
Water Usage
2.9K ML/year
2024
Waste
56.7K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
4.2M 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). | 307.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 199.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 162.0K 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 | 506.2K tCO2e/year (restated) |
| 2020 | 193.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved non-renewable energy consumption by -1% against the 2021 business-as-usual baseline efficiency target.
- Improved total municipal water consumption (municipal + borehole) by -3% against a business-as-usual scenario, using FY2021 as a baseline.
- Reduced total water withdrawals (municipal & borehole sources) by 3% against prior year.
- 85% of component sales were remanufactured and rebuilt, reducing waste and conserving materials and energy.
- Installation of additional 757 kW(peak) roof-mounted solar PV at the Boksburg Campus, resulting in estimated annual savings of 1MWh and R3m.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 6% by FYE2025 (against FY2021 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Improve non-renewable energy consumption, GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2), and municipal water withdrawals intensities by 15% against a FY2021 baseline, by FYE2027.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic PerformanceEnvironmental StewardshipSocial ResponsibilityGovernanceHuman Rights