Sanlam
Sanlam Limited, a leading financial services group headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1918. With a strong presence across Africa and select international markets, Sanlam operates primarily in the insurance, investment, and wealth management sectors. The company offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, asset management, and retirement solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative offerings. Sanlam's commitment to financial inclusion and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its robust financial performance and strategic partnerships. Over the years, Sanlam has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider of financial services, making it a preferred choice for individuals and businesses alike.
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Sanlam's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sanlam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,974,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 188,020,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,921,814,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 52,130,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 168,408,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 3,546,009,000 kg CO2e. Sanlam's emissions data for 2022 indicates a total of about 52,723,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1,644,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 34,221,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not reported Scope 3 emissions for 2024 and 2023. To address its carbon footprint, Sanlam has set near-term reduction initiatives targeting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives include developing renewable energy measures or purchasing renewable energy certificates to offset emissions, with a timeframe from 2023 to 2025. The company aims to enhance its sustainability practices and potentially engage in the local carbon tax market through carbon credits from its renewable energy facilities. Sanlam's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation. The emissions data and reduction strategies are sourced directly from Sanlam Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,535,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,677,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sanlam is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
