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Financial Intermediation
ZA
updated 21 days ago

Liberty Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

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36

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Liberty Holdings Limited's score of 36 is higher than 56% 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 Scope 1 emissions of about 9,963,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 67,958,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 103,365,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has made significant strides in reducing its emissions from the previous year, where total emissions were about 196,005,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Liberty Holdings has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero energy for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. The company is also focused on achieving net-zero waste certification by the end of 2023 and net-zero water by 2025. These targets reflect a comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The emissions data reported by Liberty Holdings is cascaded from its parent organization, ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to climate reporting. The company is committed to continuous improvement in its environmental performance, with specific targets aimed at reducing its carbon footprint in the near term.

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Scope 1
2,102,000
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Scope 2
40,314,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Liberty Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Liberty Holdings Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Liberty Holdings Limited's Location?

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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. This request for Liberty Holdings Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Liberty Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Liberty Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 55% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 57% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 5% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%

Liberty Holdings Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Liberty Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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