Netcare
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Health 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.
Industry Benchmark
Netcare's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Netcare's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Netcare reported total carbon emissions of approximately 752,710,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 45,474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 188,129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 519,107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were about 283,102,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase in emissions year-on-year. Netcare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by FY2034, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Netcare plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by FY2030 from the same base year. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Netcare's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the healthcare sector.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 38,337,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 231,467,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 41,961,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Netcare 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.
