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Life Healthcare

Life Healthcare, a prominent player in the South African healthcare sector, was founded in 1983 and has since established itself as a leader in private healthcare services. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the company operates across various regions, providing essential medical services through its extensive network of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Specialising in acute hospital care, rehabilitation, and mental health services, 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 beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Life Healthcare'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.

34

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Life Healthcare's score of 34 is higher than 94% 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 2023, Life Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 167.7 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 15.3 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, 147 million tonnes from Scope 2, and around 5.4 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were slightly lower at about 150.9 million tonnes CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions over the year. Life Healthcare has set various climate commitments, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. The company has participated in the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) assessments, receiving scores that reflect its current climate performance, with a score of D in 2023. This suggests that while the company is engaging with climate issues, there is significant room for improvement in its emissions reduction strategies. Overall, Life Healthcare's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate action and clearer commitments to reduce its carbon footprint in the healthcare sector.

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2024
Scope 1
2,869,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
142,922,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
3,471,000
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Life Healthcare's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Life Healthcare 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.

Life Healthcare 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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