Naspers and Prosus sign The Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the goal set out in the United Nations’ Paris Climate Agreement.
The Climate Pledge is a community of leading businesses committed to transformational action in addressing critical climate challenges. Founded by Amazon and Global Optimist in 2019, the 375+ signatories to The Climate Pledge play a critical role in stimulating investment in the development of low-carbon products and services.
“As a new signatory of The Climate Pledge, we reaffirm our commitment to lead in the transition towards a greener economy. The Climate Pledge is a unique platform to drive urgent joint action, to address the most critical climate challenges”
said Prajna Khanna, Global Head of Sustainability at Naspers and Prosus.
As a global consumer internet group and a leading long-term technology investor, Naspers and Prosus recognise the power of technology to create solutions for some of the world’s most pressing needs, such as climate action. Our portfolio of asset light, digital platforms, can support the transition to a lower carbon economy by providing alternatives to traditional brick and mortar businesses and support for circular-economy innovations.
About Naspers
Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Through Prosus, the group operates and invests globally in markets with long-term growth potential, building leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities. Prosus has its primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam, and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus.
In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce companies. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Superbalist, Autotrader, Property24 and PayU, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.
Naspers has a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ) and a secondary listing on the A2X Exchange (NPN.AJ) in South Africa and has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: NPSN).
For more information, please visit www.naspers.com.
