Life Healthcare
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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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.
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Industry Benchmark
Life Healthcare's score of 34 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Life Healthcare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Life Healthcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 167,650,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 15,256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 147,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 5,359,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were about 150,907,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. For 2024, Life Healthcare's emissions are projected to be around 160,143,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,494,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 148,446,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 5,203,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Life Healthcare, which suggests a need for more robust climate commitments in line with industry standards. The company has not specified any initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, highlighting an area for potential improvement in its sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,869,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 142,922,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,471,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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 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.
