- Decline in print volumes impacting margins and fixed cost recovery
- Economic conditions impacting retail segment and pricing
- Curriculum changes creating uncertainty
- Supply chain disruptions due to raw material, electricity, and water supply issues
- Industrial action and labour relations
- High employee turnover
Novus Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Novus Holdings Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 41.4K tonnes of CO2 emissions. 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
41.4K tonnes of CO2 emissions
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
140.4K kl per annum
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
53.5M kWh per annum
2023-04 to 2024-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 41.4K tonnes of CO2 emissions |
| 2022 | 62.9K tonnes of CO₂ emissions |
| 2020 | 102.8K tons of CO2 |
| 2019 | 105.1K tonnes CO₂ |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Minimising environmental impact through paper recycling and water saving initiatives
- Installation of a solar energy solution at the Montague Gardens facility
- Reduction of raw material inventory
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Optimal Group capital structure and operations to match market demand
- Sustain market share and grow revenue by leveraging technology
- Drive operational efficiencies
- Nurture a formidable workforce and continue business transformation
📅 Medium-term
- Continued focus on existing customer relationships and product diversification
- Transition into an AI-enabled company
- Growth opportunities in local and African markets
🔭 Long-term
- Become an admired, world-class, dynamic and diversified organisation, unlocking sustainable value for all stakeholders
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityTransformationEmployee well-beingEnvironmental responsibility