Climate Change Data

Tsebo Solutions Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7,079 tonnes (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,105 tonnes
Scope 2 Emissions:2,082.5 tonnes
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1,139 MWh
Water Consumption:15 million kiloliters saved
Waste Generated:132.7 tonnes prevented from landfill
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Positive People Experience
  • Engaging Customer Experience
  • Commitment to Sustainable Partnerships
  • Managing Environmental Impact
  • Good Corporate Governance and Ethics
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • ISO 14001:2015 certified
  • R12.44 million worth of energy usage reduction achieved for clients
  • 132.7 tonnes plastic, used cooking oil, e-waste, and paper waste-to-landfill prevented
  • 0.5 tonnes CO2 reduction per vehicle measured in SA
  • 47,530 litres of used cooking oil recycled

Social Achievements

  • 94% Top Employer global benchmark score achieved, ranking as a top 20 employer in SA
  • Level 1 B-BBEE certification retained in SA
  • 55% female-strong workforce across Africa
  • 80% overall employee sentiment received in our first Pan-African Employee Experience Survey
  • 34,000 online course completions recorded

Governance Achievements

  • Zero-tolerance for theft, bribery and corruption
  • ISO 18788:2015 achieved by our Security Business
  • 80% Black directorship at board level, with 40% being female
  • 275,590 QHSE training interventions
  • 19,865 compliance topic training interventions

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
  • Reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2030.
  • Ensure 75% of high-impact products are sustainably sourced by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions increased due to fleet expansion and increased air travel.
  • Inconsistent energy supplies across Africa.
  • Water scarcity across Africa.
  • Skills shortages and unemployment across Africa.
  • Poor governance practices, bribery and corruption.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-saving measures and technology.
  • Introducing route planning and optimisation technology to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Implementing driver behaviour training to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Replacing current vehicles with more CO2-efficient options.
  • Investing in education and skills development programs.
  • Implementing a zero-tolerance policy for bribery and corruption.
  • Translating ABAC and COE policies into 5 different languages.
  • Implementing water recycling and saving measures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing practices
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • Supplier sustainability requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), King IV™ Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa, 2016

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 18788:2015 (Thorburn), ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Risk Insights™, EcoVadis, Deloitte

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Tsebo aligns its sustainability strategy with the UN SDGs, focusing on areas where it can make the most significant impact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-friendly cleaning chemicals
  • Recycled toilet paper

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Employer 2024
  • TEARS 10th Anniversary Patron Award