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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
NL
updated a month ago

Prosus Sustainability Profile

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Prosus N.V., a global consumer internet group, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across key markets in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Naspers, Prosus has rapidly established itself in the technology and e-commerce sectors, focusing on online classifieds, food delivery, and fintech solutions. The company’s diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as OLX, Swiggy, and PayU, each distinguished by their innovative approaches to connecting consumers and businesses. Prosus has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest technology investors globally, with a strong market position bolstered by strategic acquisitions and partnerships. With a commitment to leveraging technology for positive societal impact, Prosus continues to shape the digital landscape.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Prosus's score of 51 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Prosus's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Prosus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,688,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,673,903,000 kg CO2e. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 14,011,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 4,732,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY28, using FY20 as the base year. This commitment aligns with a net-zero climate scenario. Additionally, Prosus has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040, ten years ahead of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement goals. This commitment is part of their broader sustainability strategy, which includes maintaining zero emissions post-2028. Prosus's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Naspers Limited, reflecting a corporate family relationship. The company is also a signatory to the Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to climate action.

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20202024
Scope 1
4,968,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
9,076,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Prosus's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prosus's primary industry is Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Prosus's Location?

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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 Prosus is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Prosus's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
83%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
16%
Business Travel
<1%

Prosus's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Prosus has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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