ESG information Environmental responsibility
ESG information Environmental responsibility
We understand that natural resources are finite. In the countries where we have a licence to operate, we ensure our consumption of natural resources is minimal and that we comply with all existing environmental legislation.
Most of our office buildings are environmentally friendly or, where possible, retrofitted for energy and water efficiency. Our Randburg South Africa office has a five-star green rating from the Green Building Council, and our Hoofddorp Netherlands office that runs on renewable energy has an energy label A+.
MultiChoice measures its carbon footprint from scope 1 and 2 emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In FY22, we reviewed our carbon footprint reporting framework. The redefined organisational carbon footprint reporting boundary identified three types of sites:
Based on our redefined carbon footprint framework, our carbon footprint in FY22 was 86 080 tonnes of CO2e, with the largest contributors being electricity, accounting for 100% of scope 2 emissions (52% of total emissions). Our primary impact arises from using coal-fired electricity, which is the primary source of energy in many of the countries where we operate. During electricity outages, we use fuel such as diesel to power generators.
Carbon emissions in CO2e tonnes | ||||
Scope | Source | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 |
Scope 1 | Diesel, petrol, fugitive gases, liquid petroleum gas | 19 221 | 15 837 | 41 195 |
Scope 2 | Electricity (100%) | 57 500 | 52 010 | 44 885 |
Total emissions | 76 721 | 67 847 | 86 080 |
We implement several initiatives to improve our efficiency. These include: