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Multichoice

Multichoice Group, a leading entertainment company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has been a pioneer in the broadcasting industry since its inception in 1990. With a strong presence across the African continent, Multichoice operates primarily in the pay television and digital streaming sectors, offering a diverse range of content tailored to local audiences. The company is renowned for its flagship product, DStv, which provides subscribers with a wide array of channels, including sports, movies, and local programming. Multichoice's commitment to innovation is evident in its investment in technology and content creation, positioning it as a market leader in the region. Notable achievements include its expansion into online streaming with DStv Now, enhancing accessibility for viewers. With a robust subscriber base and a focus on quality content, Multichoice continues to shape the future of entertainment in Africa.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Multichoice's score of 41 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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Multichoice's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, MultiChoice reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,399,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 19,483,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2024, saw total emissions of around 67,675,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 26,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 41,614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, emissions were higher at about 75,060,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 37,008,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 38,052,000 kg CO2e. MultiChoice has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Additionally, the company targets a reduction of over 40% in CO2 emissions by 2030 for both scopes. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050, reflecting a phased and risk-informed approach to climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Multichoice's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very 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 Multichoice is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Multichoice 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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