Climate Change Data

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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Improved understanding of challenges faced by Emerging Funeral Directors (EFDs) and Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) in managing human remains.
  • Increased stakeholder engagement and collaboration to address challenges in the end-of-life services sector.

Governance Achievements

  • Pilot evidence map developed to identify gaps in evidence and inform policy decisions.
  • Stakeholder engagement sessions held to gather insights and improve understanding of the sector.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of evidence and data on end-of-life services in South Africa.
  • Non-compliance of Emerging Funeral Directors (EFDs) with National Health Act regulations.
  • Inadequate government support for EFDs.
  • Logistical challenges with death registration and designation numbers from the Department of Home Affairs.
  • Conflicts between stakeholders due to differing cultural and religious burial practices.
  • Lack of documented engagement and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Conducting stakeholder engagement sessions to gather insights and identify solutions.
  • Developing a pilot evidence map to highlight gaps in knowledge and inform policy.
  • Collaboration between researchers, EFDs, EHPs, and other stakeholders to address challenges.
  • Local Economic Development (LED) department involvement to assist EFDs with compliance issues.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The study contributes to understanding and improving end-of-life services, which are crucial for achieving good health and well-being, decent work, and sustainable communities.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed