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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sanlam's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Sanlam's score of 30 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sanlam's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sanlam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63,734,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,169,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 32,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 28,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Sanlam has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase from 59,410,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 51,300,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Sanlam's emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 2 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased electricity. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. Overall, while Sanlam has made strides in tracking its carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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Get Started| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 225,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,919,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,048,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
