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 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Life Healthcare’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Life Healthcare's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Life Healthcare's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Life Healthcare's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Life Healthcare's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Life Healthcare's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Life Healthcare amounted to 154,940 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Life Healthcare decreased by 4.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Life Healthcare's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e+177%+92%-57%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Life Healthcare's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Life Healthcare were 6,494 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 126.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Life Healthcare's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 57.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Life Healthcare's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 148,446 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 remained relatively stable, indicating that Life Healthcare 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Life Healthcare's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Life Healthcare 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Life Healthcare use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Life Healthcare's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Life Healthcare's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported 5,203 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Life Healthcare's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+42%+9%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Life Healthcare's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,203 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 increased by 49.9%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Life Healthcare's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Life Healthcare 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

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

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,494 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,477 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Life Healthcare's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CHCCEJinxin Fertility GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 429Scope 1 Intensity: 2.97 tCO2e/$MLippo KarawaciYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 705Scope 1 Intensity: 16.06 tCO2e/$MCCCR MedicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,556Scope 1 Intensity: 0.87 tCO2e/$MThonburi Healthcare GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 286Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MLNA SanteYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,391 tCO2eRevenue: $M 839Scope 1 Intensity: 14.76 tCO2e/$MHHHygeia Healthcare HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,681 tCO2eRevenue: $M 627Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MBangkok Chain HospitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,756 tCO2eRevenue: $M 343Scope 1 Intensity: 8.02 tCO2e/$MNetcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,720 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,459Scope 1 Intensity: 27.91 tCO2e/$MRhoen KlinikumYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,660Scope 1 Intensity: 16.52 tCO2e/$MMLP Saglik HizmetleriYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 760Scope 1 Intensity: 23.15 tCO2e/$MVibhavadi Medical CenterYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 237Scope 1 Intensity: 17.20 tCO2e/$MBDMSYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,975 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,142Scope 1 Intensity: 10.18 tCO2e/$MPihlajalinnaYear: 2024Scope 1: 446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 733Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MRede D'Or Sao LuizYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,186Scope 1 Intensity: 9.30 tCO2e/$MCCChina Evergrande New Energy Vehicle GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 206Scope 1 Intensity: 4.99 tCO2e/$MFortis HealthcareYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 904Scope 1 Intensity: 5.09 tCO2e/$MCCC-Mer Medical HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 60 tCO2eRevenue: $M 246Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MApollo Hospitals EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,003Scope 1 Intensity: 4.01 tCO2e/$MBumrungrad HospitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,737 tCO2eRevenue: $M 749Scope 1 Intensity: 4.99 tCO2e/$MEEEmeisYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 16.86 tCO2e/$MNarayana HrudayalayaYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 642Scope 1 Intensity: 27.93 tCO2e/$MAttendoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,722Scope 1 Intensity: 1.60 tCO2e/$MTerveystaloYear: 2024Scope 1: 106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,395Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MLife HealthcareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,494 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,477Scope 1 Intensity: 4.40 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.09 , 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 2024, Life Healthcare ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Life Healthcare is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Life Healthcare's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Life Healthcare reported a total carbon footprint of 160,143 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.48% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Life Healthcare's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 92.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.06%. a

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