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 35,559,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 22,889,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,777,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, specifically from purchased goods and services. This marked an increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 26,268,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 23,519,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel were around 536,280 kg CO2e. Naspers has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce emissions. By 2025, the company aims for 50% of deliveries from its iFood service to be non-polluting, impacting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Naspers has committed to aligning its portfolio targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), covering 70% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020, with a focus on maintaining reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. Naspers continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing its environmental impact.
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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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