Naspers
Naspers Limited, a global consumer internet group, is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1915, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various sectors, including e-commerce, video entertainment, and online classifieds. Naspers operates primarily in emerging markets, with notable activities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company is renowned for its investments in technology and digital platforms, including its majority stake in Tencent, a leading Chinese internet services provider. Naspers has consistently positioned itself as a key player in the digital landscape, leveraging its extensive portfolio of core products and services, such as online marketplaces and subscription video services. With a commitment to innovation and growth, Naspers continues to achieve remarkable milestones, solidifying its status as a leader in the global internet industry.
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Naspers's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Naspers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,852,259,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 3,827,645,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 36,912,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 24,614,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Naspers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY28, using FY20 as the base year. Additionally, the company has established a target to reduce corporate air travel emissions by 30% by FY30, also based on FY20 levels. In terms of specific initiatives, iFood, a subsidiary of Naspers, has committed to achieving 50% non-polluting deliveries by 2025, impacting both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Naspers is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with targets covering 70% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020, consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Naspers is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its operational efficiency.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,021,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,901,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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