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Liberty Holdings Limited

Liberty Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Liberty, is a prominent financial services provider headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1957, the company has evolved into a key player in the insurance and investment sectors, with a strong presence across Southern Africa. Liberty offers a diverse range of products and services, including life insurance, investment solutions, and employee benefits, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, solidifying its market position as a trusted financial partner. With a commitment to empowering individuals and businesses, Liberty Holdings Limited continues to be recognised for its contributions to the financial landscape, making it a vital entity in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Liberty Holdings Limited'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Liberty Holdings Limited's score of 30 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Liberty Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Liberty Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 181,286,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 67,958,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which account for indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled about 103,365,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Liberty Holdings has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 196,005,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they were about 187,965,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions as per the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Liberty Holdings' emissions per full-time equivalent employee in South Africa were reported at about 7,792 kg CO2e in 2020, reflecting their operational efficiency. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Liberty Holdings Limited's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Liberty Holdings Limited is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Liberty Holdings Limited is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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