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AECI Ltd

Common Name
AECI
Country
South Africa
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
5,459
Ticker
AFE
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
AECI Ltd. is a South African-based company that operates as an investment holding entity with a significant footprint in the chemicals and explosives sector. Primarily focused on providing specialty c...

AECI's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, AECI completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

AECI has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
162,998a
199,708a
213,711a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
202,502a
216,629a
226,177a
Total Scope 3
957,149a
1,081,153a
1,533,299a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
83.7643a
112.1154a
112.0891a
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a. AECI's Sustainability Report 2025
b. AECI's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into AECI's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AECI amounted to 365,500 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AECI decreased by 12.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

AECI's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e-20%+1%-20%-7%-18%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AECI's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of AECI were 162,998 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has AECI reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, AECI's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 51.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), AECI's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are AECI's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, AECI reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 202,502 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has AECI reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, AECI's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 16.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), AECI's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that AECI's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does AECI use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, AECI reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

AECI's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025065 k130 k195 k260 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into AECI's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, AECI reported 957,149 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of AECI includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

AECI's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202420250450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-4%-29%-11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AECI's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, AECI reported total Scope 3 emissions of 957,149 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 54.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 45.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), AECI's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AECI disclose?

In 2025, AECI reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of AECI's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to AECI's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 462,830 tCO₂e (48.36%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 320,574 tCO₂e (33.49%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 103,489 tCO₂e (10.81%)

AECI's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(10.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(33.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(48.4%)

Insights into AECI’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, AECI reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 162,998 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,946 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 83.76 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

AECI's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Nippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,438Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MNitto DenkoYear: 2024Scope 1: 291,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,043Scope 1 Intensity: 48.16 tCO2e/$MSolar Industries IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 69.56 tCO2e/$MLyondellbasell Industries N.vYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,153Scope 1 Intensity: 427.82 tCO2e/$MSQMYear: 2024Scope 1: 504,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,529Scope 1 Intensity: 111.49 tCO2e/$MPidilite IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,538Scope 1 Intensity: 5.65 tCO2e/$MTinci MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,715Scope 1 Intensity: 52.06 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MEms Chemie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,287Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MDSM-FirmenichYear: 2025Scope 1: 581,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,621Scope 1 Intensity: 54.77 tCO2e/$MMichelinYear: 2025Scope 1: 826,304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,558Scope 1 Intensity: 27.04 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MAsian PaintsYear: 2025Scope 1: 87,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,958Scope 1 Intensity: 22.09 tCO2e/$MNovozymesYear: 2025Scope 1: 106,896 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,888Scope 1 Intensity: 21.87 tCO2e/$MWanhua Chemical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,610,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,947Scope 1 Intensity: 866.22 tCO2e/$MSikaYear: 2025Scope 1: 170,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,138Scope 1 Intensity: 12.09 tCO2e/$MGivaudanYear: 2025Scope 1: 130,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,431Scope 1 Intensity: 13.85 tCO2e/$MNan Ya PlasticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,998,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,925Scope 1 Intensity: 630.70 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MAir LiquideYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,590,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,673Scope 1 Intensity: 460.66 tCO2e/$MLindeYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,470,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,005Scope 1 Intensity: 499.02 tCO2e/$MSasolYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,415,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,074Scope 1 Intensity: 3,511.12 tCO2e/$MAECIYear: 2025Scope 1: 162,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,946Scope 1 Intensity: 83.76 tCO2e/$M

How does AECI's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, AECI reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 83.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 48.16, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does AECI rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, AECI ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

AECI is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into AECI's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, AECI reported a total carbon footprint of 1,322,649 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.68% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to AECI's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.31%.a

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