Naspers Sustainability Profile
Naspers Limited, a global consumer internet group, is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1915, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various sectors, including e-commerce, video entertainment, and online classifieds. Naspers operates primarily in emerging markets, with notable activities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The company is renowned for its investments in technology and digital platforms, including its majority stake in Tencent, a leading Chinese internet services provider. Naspers has consistently positioned itself as a key player in the digital landscape, leveraging its extensive portfolio of core products and services, such as online marketplaces and subscription video services. With a commitment to innovation and growth, Naspers continues to achieve remarkable milestones, solidifying its status as a leader in the global internet industry.
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Naspers's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Naspers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,852,259,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 3,827,645,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 36,912,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled about 24,614,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Naspers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY28, using FY20 as the base year. Additionally, the company has established a target to reduce corporate air travel emissions by 30% by FY30, also based on FY20 levels. In terms of specific initiatives, iFood, a subsidiary, has committed to achieving 50% non-polluting deliveries by 2025, impacting both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Naspers is also aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with targets covering 70% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020, consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Naspers is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data and targets are sourced directly from Naspers Limited, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,021,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 23,901,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Naspers's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Naspers's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 84% last year and increased by approximately 84% since 2024, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Naspers'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.
Naspers 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.
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