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 2024, Naspers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,086,000,400 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 2,084,404,000 kg CO2e. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 35,559,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 19,826,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, Naspers's emissions were approximately 31,438,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 22,389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,777,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Naspers has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce corporate air travel emissions by 30% by FY30, using FY20 as the baseline. Additionally, iFood, a subsidiary, aims for 50% of its deliveries to be non-polluting by 2025, which applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has also committed to maintaining zero emissions for its Scope 1 operations by 2028 and ensuring that over 50% of its portfolio companies set science-based reduction targets by FY30. Naspers's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, as it has signed the Climate Pledge and aims to cover 70% of its total investment and lending by invested capital with its portfolio targets by FY2020. These initiatives reflect Naspers's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in a meaningful way.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,021,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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