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We Buy Cars Holdings Ltd

Common Name
We Buy Cars Holdings
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Employees
3,283
Ticker
WBC
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
We Buy Cars Holdings Ltd. is a prominent company specializing in vehicle purchasing and sales, operating primarily within the automotive sector. Its primary function is to streamline the process of bu...

We Buy Cars Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings 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).

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

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
3,665a
3,405a
3,273b
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
5,641a
5,266a
5,904b
Total Scope 3
15,219,068a
14,214,295a
11,042,888b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.3726a
2.5005a
3.0665b
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a. We Buy Cars Holdings's Annual Report 2025
b. We Buy Cars Holdings's Annual Report 2024

Insights into We Buy Cars Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of We Buy Cars Holdings amounted to 9,306 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 We Buy Cars Holdings increased by 7.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20232024202509501.9 k2.85 k3.8 ktCO2e+4%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of We Buy Cars Holdings were 3,665 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has We Buy Cars Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,641 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has We Buy Cars Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that We Buy Cars Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

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

What methodology does We Buy Cars Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into We Buy Cars Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported 15,219,068 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 We Buy Cars Holdings includes a breakdown across 2 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

We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20232024202504 M8 M12 M16 MtCO2e+29%+7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,219,068 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 11.82% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 88.18% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has We Buy Cars Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2023, We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 37.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that We Buy Cars Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does We Buy Cars Holdings disclose?

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 13,417,264 tCO₂e (88.18%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,798,592 tCO₂e (11.82%)

We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(11.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(88.2%)

Insights into We Buy Cars Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,665 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,545 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.37 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

We Buy Cars Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KraftiaYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 287Scope 1 Intensity: 25.97 tCO2e/$MChina ZhengTong Auto Services HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,657 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,843Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MChina Harmony Auto HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MChina MeiDong Auto HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,036Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MAramis GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,792Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MChina Yongda Automobiles Services HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,282 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,690Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MAutohellas Tourist and TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,026Scope 1 Intensity: 136.74 tCO2e/$MDogus Otomotiv Servis Ve TicaretYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,326Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MBiliaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,856 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,553Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MBoyd Group ServicesYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,946Scope 1 Intensity: 25.82 tCO2e/$MZhongsheng Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,907 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,036Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MInchcapeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,624Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$MGroup 1 AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,934Scope 1 Intensity: 9.55 tCO2e/$MEagers AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,110 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,941Scope 1 Intensity: 4.77 tCO2e/$MValvolineYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 13.42 tCO2e/$MUSSYear: 2020Scope 1: 5,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 723Scope 1 Intensity: 7.17 tCO2e/$MRush EnterprisesYear: 2022Scope 1: 42,324 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,102Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MAUTO1 GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,297 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,609Scope 1 Intensity: 0.86 tCO2e/$MLithia MotorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,189Scope 1 Intensity: 1.20 tCO2e/$MCarmaxYear: 2024Scope 1: 136,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,536Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MHotai MotorYear: 2024Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,815Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MD'Ieteren GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,445Scope 1 Intensity: 3.69 tCO2e/$MPenske Automotive GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,206 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.39 tCO2e/$MVertu MotorsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,002Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MMotus HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 57,182 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,362Scope 1 Intensity: 8.99 tCO2e/$MWe Buy Cars HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,545Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$M

How does We Buy Cars Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.39, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does We Buy Cars Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into We Buy Cars Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, We Buy Cars Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 15,228,374 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.07% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to We Buy Cars Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.04%.a

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