Truworths International Ltd

Common Name
Truworths International
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Employees
9,146
Ticker
TRU
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Truworths International Ltd. is a prominent retail company primarily engaged in the fashion industry. Based in South Africa, Truworths operates an extensive chain of department stores offering a diver...

Truworths International's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Truworths International 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).

Truworths International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Truworths International's ESG Report 2023
a. Truworths International's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Truworths International's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Truworths International amounted to 68,617.82 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Truworths International decreased by 1.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Truworths International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are Truworths International's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Truworths International were 1,820.24 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Truworths International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Truworths International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Truworths International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 22.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Truworths International's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Truworths International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,797.58 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Truworths International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Truworths International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Truworths International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Truworths International's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Truworths International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Truworths International use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Truworths International reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Truworths International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Truworths International's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Truworths International reported 16,190.18 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 2023 disclosure of Truworths International includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Truworths International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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What are Truworths International's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Truworths International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,190.18 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 99.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Truworths International reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Truworths International's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 35.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Truworths International's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Truworths International disclose?

In 2023, Truworths International reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

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

In 2023, the largest contributors to Truworths International's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 10,429.61 tCO₂e (64.42%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,227.75 tCO₂e (13.76%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,142.62 tCO₂e (13.23%)

Truworths International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(13.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(13.2%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(64.4%)

Insights into Truworths International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Truworths International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,820.24 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,055 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Truworths International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ANextYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,601Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MSMCPYear: 2024Scope 1: 401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,261Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MAAABC-MartYear: 2023Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MFoot LockerYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MXtep International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,957Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MGlobal Fashion GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 774Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MLululemon AthleticaYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,620Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MFast RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MMavi Giyim Sanayi ve TicaretYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,709 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,074Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MMr Price GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,809 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,196Scope 1 Intensity: 1.28 tCO2e/$MIndustria de Diseno TextilYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,167Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MAritziaYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,611Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MTrentYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,975Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MAmerican Eagle OutfittersYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,262Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MCaleresYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,723Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MCarter'sYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,433 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,946Scope 1 Intensity: 2.52 tCO2e/$MTopsports International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 267 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,266Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,376Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MTruworths InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 1.73 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Truworths International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.41 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Truworths International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Truworths International ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Truworths International's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Truworths International reported a total carbon footprint of 84,808 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.6% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Truworths International's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 78.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.09%. a

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