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.
+19 vs industry average
Naspers’s score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Naspers's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Naspers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) accounted for about 649,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 20,350,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (about 6,124,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 14,842,000 kg CO2e). 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 targeted a 30% reduction in corporate air travel emissions by FY30, also based on FY20 levels. These targets align with a net-zero climate scenario and are part of Naspers' broader strategy to address climate change. The company is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with targets that cover 70% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of FY2020. Naspers is also a signatory to the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Naspers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 2
iFood have announced a goal of 50% of deliveries to be non-polluting by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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