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DISCOVERY
Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersSouth Africa
Last verified 2 months agodiscovery.co.za
Discovery Limited, commonly referred to as Discovery, is a leading South African company specialising in direct health and medical insurance services. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the firm operates extensively across the region, serving a diverse client base with innovative insurance solutions. Founded in 1992, Discovery has established itself as a prominent player within the industry, known for its integrated approach to health, life, and wellness insurance.
The company’s core offerings include comprehensive health insurance plans, wellness programmes, and digital health services that emphasise preventative care. Discovery’s unique value lies in its utilisation of behavioural economics and data-driven insights to promote healthier lifestyles among policyholders. Recognised for its market leadership and innovative approach, Discovery continues to set benchmarks within the direct health insurance sector in Africa.
27
DitchCarbon score
-13 vs industry average
DISCOVERY’s score of 27 is lower than 29% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.058
20182025
The Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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DISCOVERY's reported carbon emissions
DISCOVERY, a Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carrier headquartered in ZA, reported its Scope 1 and 2 emissions as 24,694,000 kg CO2e for 2025. This figure represents a decrease from 27,578,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 29,249,000 kg CO2e in 2023.
In 2022, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 30,333,000 kg CO2e, with an additional 23,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For 2021, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 29,723,000 kg CO2e, alongside 7,780,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, Discovery reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 35,058,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 19,766,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 35,897,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 26,238,000 kg CO2e. No specific emissions data is available for 2018.
DISCOVERY has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions cumulatively by 21% (28,358,000 kg CO2e) for FY2024 and 23% (26,851,000 kg CO2e) for FY2025, against a 2019 baseline of 35,897,000 kg CO2e. These targets are aligned with a science-based methodology.
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DISCOVERY’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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