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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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51

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Netcare's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. Over the years, Netcare has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 314,454,000 kg CO2e in 2013 to the latest figure. Netcare has set ambitious climate targets as part of its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2034, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Netcare plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by FY2030, also from a FY2019 baseline. 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 and reflect Netcare's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the healthcare sector.

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Scope 2
231,467,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Netcare's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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. This request for Netcare is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Netcare is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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