- High inflation and volatile exchange rates.
- Energy deficits leading to rising costs of electricity.
- Local currency depreciation and El Niño weather effects impacting margins.
- Tight monetary policy affecting consumer spending.
- Outbreak of anthrax virus resulting in animal movement restrictions and diminished consumer confidence in beef.
- Drought related decline in yields.
- Load shedding impacting irrigated winter crop.
- High pricing of Stockfeed adversely affecting upstream value chain products.
Zambeef Products PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Zambeef Products PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 383.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 383.0K 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
383.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2024
Water Usage
86.2M m3/year
2024
Waste
5.1K tons/year (coal)
2024
Energy Use
86.41 GWh/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). | 383.0K 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 | 383.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Significant reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions (Scope 1) of more than 30% from 2021 to 2024 due to interventions implemented to reduce GHG emissions. Investment in Environmentally Controlled Houses (ECHs) in Poultry contributed to lower emissions.
- Stopped using charcoal in Poultry division, promoting tree conservation and reducing GHG emissions.
- Invested in additional water monitoring tools.
- Successfully piloted a heat recovery project at Chisamba Huntley farm.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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