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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Naspers'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Naspers's score of 41 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Naspers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Naspers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,626,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,389,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,777,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 emissions at about 49,868,000 kg CO2e. Naspers has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C, aiming for substantial reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Their portfolio targets cover 70% of total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020, indicating a commitment to sustainable practices within their operations. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to addressing climate change. Naspers continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of its diverse financial operations in South Africa and globally.

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Scope 1
8,021,000
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Scope 2
23,901,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Naspers's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Naspers is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Naspers is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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