Discovery South Africa
Discovery South Africa, officially known as Discovery Limited, is a leading financial services provider headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the health insurance and wellness sectors, with a strong presence across Southern Africa. Specialising in health, life, and short-term insurance, Discovery is renowned for its innovative Vitality programme, which incentivises healthy living among its members. This unique approach not only enhances customer engagement but also positions Discovery as a market leader in promoting wellness. With numerous accolades, including recognition for its customer-centric services, Discovery South Africa continues to redefine the insurance landscape, making significant strides in both technology and customer experience.
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Discovery South Africa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Discovery South Africa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,215,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 28,215,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 31,685,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to decrease Scope 1 and 2 emissions cumulatively by 21% (approximately 28,358 tonnes CO2e) for FY2024 and 23% (about 26,851 tonnes CO2e) for FY2025, using a 2019 baseline of 35,897 tonnes CO2e. In 2023, the emissions data showed Scope 1 emissions at approximately 29,630,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 26,352,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 28,476,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning its reduction strategies with science-based methodologies. Overall, Discovery South Africa's emissions data and reduction targets demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,739,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,799,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 26,238,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Discovery South Africa is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
