Grindrod Ltd
Grindrod's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Grindrod 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).
However, Grindrod has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Grindrod's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Grindrod amounted to 42,791 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Grindrod increased by 13.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Grindrod's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grindrod's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Grindrod were 24,665 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Grindrod reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Grindrod's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 13.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grindrod's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Grindrod's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Grindrod reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,126 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Grindrod reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Grindrod's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 61.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grindrod's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 29.55% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Grindrod use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Grindrod reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Grindrod's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Grindrod's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Grindrod reported 14,558 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 2024 disclosure of Grindrod includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Grindrod's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grindrod's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Grindrod reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,558 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Grindrod reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Grindrod's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 27.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Grindrod's Scope 3 emissions increased by 46.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
Insights into Grindrod’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Grindrod reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,665 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 264 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 93.49 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Grindrod's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Grindrod's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Grindrod reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 93.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 54.28, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Grindrod rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Grindrod ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Grindrod is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Grindrod's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Grindrod reported a total carbon footprint of 57,349 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.52% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Grindrod's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 43.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 31.61%.a