Climate Change Data

Choppies Enterprises Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-06)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

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:54,562,662 kWh/year
Water Consumption:194,271 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,872 tons/year recycled; 18,735 m2 to landfill; 55 m2 hazardous waste
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Initiatives
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Completed solar installations at two Namibian stores and one distribution center in Botswana (generated over 175 MW of power)
  • Five stores in Botswana piloting a water recovery system
  • All Botswana stores converted to energy-saving LED lights
  • 93% of island freezers converted to energy-efficient self-contained fridges
  • Waste segregation practiced in all stores

Social Achievements

  • Launched farmers' app supporting local farmers (Botswana)
  • Increased focus on supporting female entrepreneurs
  • BWP 3.6 million spent on training and development
  • Employs the largest proportion of differently abled people in Botswana

Governance Achievements

  • Robust engagement with the Botswana accountancy oversight authority (BAOA) regarding governance
  • Appointment of new independent Non-executive Directors

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Open 300 stores (currently 177)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Open up to 100 stores in various countries over the next three to five years
  • Improve gross profit margin
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe impacting profitability
  • Contractor delays and regulatory impediments in Namibia and Zambia delaying new store openings
  • Slow market growth in Botswana
  • Zimbabwean currency volatility
Mitigation Strategies
  • Close monitoring of conditions in Zimbabwe
  • Addressing contractor delays and regulatory impediments
  • Focusing on high-performing stores and exiting underperforming ones
  • Stockpiling key grocery lines to mitigate price inflation and scarcity
  • Managing prices to remain competitive despite higher cost inflation

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Support for over 4,300 farmers
  • Suppliers' portal

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
  • Climate change impacting food availability
Transition Risks
  • Load shedding in South Africa
Opportunities
  • Development of alternative energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS, BSE Listings Requirements, JSE Listings Requirements, Botswana Companies Act, International Integrated Reporting Framework, King IV

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Mazars

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Environmental initiatives are aligned with these SDGs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Private label items
  • Organic products

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed