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Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd

Common Name
Life Healthcare
Country
South Africa
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Care Facilities
Employees
N/A
Ticker
LHC
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited operates as a healthcare provider, primarily focusing on hospital and related services. Serving South Africa and key markets beyond, it provides comprehensive he...

Life Healthcare's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Life Healthcare completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Life Healthcare has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)202520242023
2022 - 2017
Total Scope 1
4,064a
6,494a
15,256a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
178,829a
148,446a
147,037a
Total Scope 3
1,261a
5,203a
5,359a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.7936a
4.738a
12.7508a
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a. Life Healthcare's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Life Healthcare's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Life Healthcare's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Life Healthcare amounted to 182,893 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Life Healthcare increased by 18.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Life Healthcare's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202504 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e+177%+92%-57%-37%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Life Healthcare's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Life Healthcare were 4,064 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Life Healthcare reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Life Healthcare's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 41.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Life Healthcare's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Life Healthcare's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 178,829 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Life Healthcare reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Life Healthcare's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 25.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Life Healthcare's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 20.47% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Life Healthcare use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Life Healthcare's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320242025045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Life Healthcare's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported 1,261 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Life Healthcare includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Life Healthcare's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024202501.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+42%+9%-3%-76%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Life Healthcare's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,261 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Life Healthcare reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Life Healthcare's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 63.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Life Healthcare's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 75.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

Insights into Life Healthcare’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,064 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,455 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.79 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Life Healthcare's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MLP Saglik HizmetleriYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 760Scope 1 Intensity: 23.15 tCO2e/$MEmeisYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 16.86 tCO2e/$MKIMS HospitalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,057 tCO2eRevenue: $M 352Scope 1 Intensity: 3.01 tCO2e/$MGlobal HealthYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 426Scope 1 Intensity: 12.58 tCO2e/$MMedicoverYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,796Scope 1 Intensity: 5.89 tCO2e/$MBumrungrad HospitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,737 tCO2eRevenue: $M 749Scope 1 Intensity: 4.99 tCO2e/$MNarayana HrudayalayaYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 642Scope 1 Intensity: 27.93 tCO2e/$MAster DM HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 437Scope 1 Intensity: 21.66 tCO2e/$MMediclinic GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 78,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,592Scope 1 Intensity: 16.99 tCO2e/$MRamsay Health CareYear: 2025Scope 1: 88,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,635Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MFortis HealthcareYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 904Scope 1 Intensity: 5.09 tCO2e/$MBDMSYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,975 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,142Scope 1 Intensity: 10.18 tCO2e/$MMax Healthcare InstituteYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,264 tCO2eRevenue: $M 809Scope 1 Intensity: 8.98 tCO2e/$MApollo Hospitals EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 731,919 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,262Scope 1 Intensity: 323.59 tCO2e/$MAier Eye Hospital GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,684 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,875Scope 1 Intensity: 3.37 tCO2e/$MFresenius Medical CareYear: 2024Scope 1: 360,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,121Scope 1 Intensity: 17.93 tCO2e/$MRede D'Or Sao LuizYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,186Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$MDaVitaYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,815Scope 1 Intensity: 4.25 tCO2e/$MIHH HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,453Scope 1 Intensity: 13.19 tCO2e/$MHMGYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,982Scope 1 Intensity: 1.98 tCO2e/$MFresenius SE & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 351,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,846Scope 1 Intensity: 15.37 tCO2e/$MHCA HealthcareYear: 2022Scope 1: 755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 60,400Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MAfrocentric InvestmentYear: 2025Scope 1: 188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 480Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MNetcareYear: 2025Scope 1: 35,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,527Scope 1 Intensity: 23.11 tCO2e/$MLife HealthcareYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,064 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,455Scope 1 Intensity: 2.79 tCO2e/$M

How does Life Healthcare's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Life Healthcare rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Life Healthcare ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Life Healthcare among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Life Healthcare's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Life Healthcare reported a total carbon footprint of 184,154 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.99% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Life Healthcare's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 97.11% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.21%.a

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