- Persistent macroeconomic complexity, geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events
- Increased ageing and metabolic disease
- Rising prevalence of mental health conditions
- Medical inflation
- South Africa's constrained electricity supply
Discovery Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Discovery Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 28.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
28.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Renewable Energy
4%
of total energy
Water Usage
88.6K m3/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
4.5% to landfill
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
36.2K MWh/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 28.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-07 to 2023-06 | 57.7K tCO2e (market-based) in Scope 1 2 and 3 |
| 2019 | 60.4K tonnes CO2 (South Africa); 1284 tonnes CO2 (UK & USA) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Secured renewable energy wheeling to 1 Discovery Place from 2024 through Discovery Green
- Received zero waste-to-landfill accreditation at 1 Discovery Place and our Cape Town office
- 21.4% cumulative reduction in global Scope 1 and 2 emissions against our 2019 baseline
- Increased solar as a percentage of total electricity consumption in our South African offices to 4% (FY2023: 1%) through rooftop solar
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% in FY2024 against our 2019 baseline
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutral operations by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero by 2050 or earlier
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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