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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.
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Netcare's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Netcare Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 766,612,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 40,720,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 180,280,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 545,612,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 752,710,000 kg CO2e. Netcare has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 emissions to 40,720,000 kg CO2e by 2024. Additionally, the company has long-term targets to achieve a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, and a 90% reduction by 2050, both from a 2019 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Netcare aims for a 27.5% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. The company is also committed to eliminating Scope 2 emissions by 2030 through energy efficiency measures and transitioning to 100% renewable energy sources. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Netcare's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
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| 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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