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 score of 38 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Naspers's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Naspers reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 31,438,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 22,389,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions primarily from purchased goods and services at around 10,777,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued commitment to addressing climate change, although specific total emissions for 2023 were not disclosed. In 2024, Naspers's emissions are projected to increase, with Scope 1 emissions estimated at about 35,559,100 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 19,826,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 2,084,404,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial rise in emissions from purchased goods and services. Naspers has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 1.5°C pathway by 2030. These targets cover 70% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations (Scopes 1 and 2). However, the company has not committed to a net-zero target. Naspers is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company continues to work towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of its diverse financial operations.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,021,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 109,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,093,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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.
