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Life Healthcare Sustainability Profile

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Life Healthcare, a prominent player in the South African healthcare sector, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a leader in private healthcare, operating a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities across major regions in South Africa and beyond. Specialising in acute hospital care, mental health services, and rehabilitation, Life Healthcare is renowned for its commitment to quality patient care and innovative healthcare solutions. The company’s unique approach combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centric philosophy, ensuring optimal outcomes for those it serves. With a strong market position, Life Healthcare has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery. As a trusted name in the industry, Life Healthcare continues to shape the future of healthcare in South Africa and the surrounding regions.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Life Healthcare's score of 44 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Life Healthcare's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 160.1 million kg CO2e, comprising 6.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 148.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 167.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 15.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 147 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 5.4 million kg CO2e. Life Healthcare has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050. Notably, the Guildford PET-CT facility in the UK has already achieved a 21% reduction in carbon emissions against 2020 criteria by implementing the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM). Life Healthcare's emissions data is sourced from Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited, ensuring transparency and accountability in their climate commitments.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
2,869,000
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Scope 2
142,922,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,471,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Life Healthcare's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Life Healthcare's primary industry is Health Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Life Healthcare'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 Life Healthcare is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Life Healthcare'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.

Life Healthcare 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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