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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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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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Life Healthcare's score of 44 is higher than 98% 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 160,143,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,494,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 148,446,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 5,203,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 167,650,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 15,256,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 147,037,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 5,359,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Life Healthcare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050 across all scopes. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Notably, the Guildford PET-CT facility in the UK achieved a 21% reduction in carbon emissions against 2020 criteria by implementing the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) as per UK regulations. These initiatives reflect Life Healthcare's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Scope 1
2,869,000
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Scope 2
142,922,000
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Scope 3
3,471,000
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0,000,000
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. This request for Life Healthcare is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Life Healthcare is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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