Netcare Limited, a leading private healthcare provider in South Africa, is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 1996, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the healthcare industry, operating over 50 hospitals and numerous emergency medical services across the country and in neighbouring regions.
Netcare is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, including acute hospital care, primary healthcare, and emergency medical services. Its unique approach combines advanced medical technology with a patient-centric philosophy, ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
With a strong market position, Netcare has achieved notable milestones, such as being the first private healthcare provider in South Africa to introduce a fully integrated emergency medical service. This commitment to innovation and excellence solidifies Netcare's reputation as a trusted leader in the healthcare sector.
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Netcare’s score of 70 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Health Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Netcare's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Netcare Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 767.5 million kg CO2e, comprising 35.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 174.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 557.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to decrease absolute Scope 1 emissions by 5% to 40,720 tCO2e by 2024. Netcare has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by FY2034, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, they aim to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by FY2030 and 90% by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Netcare's dedication to sustainable practices within the healthcare sector. The organization is actively working towards energy efficiency and transitioning to 100% renewable energy sources to eliminate coal-sourced electricity, thereby addressing Scope 2 emissions effectively by 2030.
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Netcare’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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