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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Discovery South Africa's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Discovery South Africa's score of 49 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Discovery South Africa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Discovery South Africa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,715,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,286,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 26,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which account for indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled about 28,476,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 53,563,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 30,333,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 27,145,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 23,230,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Discovery South Africa has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, reflecting its engagement with climate accountability. In summary, Discovery South Africa's emissions data highlights a significant focus on understanding and managing its carbon impact, with a clear structure in place for tracking emissions across various scopes.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,897,000 | 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 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.
