Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by an estimated 73,605 tonnes in 2022 (and 791,250 tonnes cumulatively).
• Reduced woodfuel consumption by an estimated 44,163 tonnes in 2022 (and 474,750 tonnes cumulatively).
• Improved air quality for 33,045 additional people in 2022 (and 383,005 cumulatively).

Social Achievements

• Created over 200 new jobs in 2022, with a focus on Uganda.
• Provided financial access to unbanked populations through microfinance plans with 0% interest.
• Reduced cooking time for women, resulting in time savings and reduced exposure to gender-based violence.
• Reduced incidence of cooking-related burns among children by 40% (based on a study in Malawi).

Governance Achievements

• Upholds sustainability through policies including a Code of Ethics, CSR Policy, HR Policy, and Procurement Policy.
• Commitment to fair and transparent operations, with a resolute stance against bribery and corruption.
• Public disclosure of financial or in-kind contributions to political groups and other entities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited network connectivity in rural areas hindering data collection.
• Not all historical customers have ACE Ones with smart electronics, impacting data collection.
• Sporadic data syncing by customers leading to potential data loss.

Mitigation Strategies

• Incentive campaigns (e.g., sustainable fuel discounts) to encourage data syncing.
• Local agents assisting customers without smartphones.
• Improved data collection methods and systems to reduce data loss.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing locally and using agricultural waste for fuel production.
• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1: No Poverty
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 15: Life on Land

ACE's initiatives contribute to these goals through clean energy access, improved health outcomes, reduced emissions, and gender equality.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ACE One hybrid energy system

Awards & Recognition

• Rethabile Mafura awarded EEP Africa Rising Energy Leader in 2023