Naspers
Naspers Limited, a global consumer internet group, is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1915, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various sectors, including e-commerce, video entertainment, and online classifieds. Naspers operates primarily in emerging markets, with notable activities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company is renowned for its investments in technology and digital platforms, including its majority stake in Tencent, a leading Chinese internet services provider. Naspers has consistently positioned itself as a key player in the digital landscape, leveraging its extensive portfolio of core products and services, such as online marketplaces and subscription video services. With a commitment to innovation and growth, Naspers continues to achieve remarkable milestones, solidifying its status as a leader in the global internet industry.
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Naspers's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Naspers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,126,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 22,389,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 10,777,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's growing operational scale. Naspers has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2030. Their portfolio targets cover 70% of total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020, with required activities making up 70% of this total. The company is committed to addressing its operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) through these targets. Naspers is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of its diverse financial operations.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,021,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,901,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Naspers is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
