Life Healthcare, a prominent player in the health and social work services sector, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality healthcare solutions, including acute hospital services, mental health care, and rehabilitation services.
With a commitment to patient-centred care, Life Healthcare distinguishes itself through its innovative approach and comprehensive range of services tailored to meet diverse health needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its hospital network and the introduction of advanced medical technologies. Recognised for its excellence in healthcare delivery, Life Healthcare continues to enhance its market position, making a meaningful impact on the communities it serves.
+11 vs industry average
Life Healthcare’s score of 33 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Health Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Life Healthcare's reported carbon emissions
Life Healthcare, a company in the health and social work services sector (85) based in South Africa (ZA), reported a total of approximately 160.1 million kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For 2023, Life Healthcare's total emissions were approximately 167.7 million kg CO2e. The breakdown for this year included around 15.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 147.0 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 5.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, the company's total carbon emissions stood at approximately 150.9 million kg CO2e, comprising roughly 8.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 138.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 4.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. Life Healthcare has established a long-term commitment to reach net zero by 2050. In the near term, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. For instance, the Guildford PET-CT facility in the UK achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions against 2020 criteria by 2022 through the adoption of the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) calculation.
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Life Healthcare’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
Consistently reduce our carbon emissions to net zero by 2050
Consistently reduce our carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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