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Sanlam Kenya Plc Sustainability Profile

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Sanlam Kenya Plc, a prominent player in the financial services sector, is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2013, the company has rapidly evolved, offering a diverse range of insurance and investment solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses across the region. With a strong focus on life insurance, general insurance, and asset management, Sanlam Kenya distinguishes itself through innovative products and exceptional customer service. As a subsidiary of the Sanlam Group, a leading financial services provider in Africa, Sanlam Kenya has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its market presence and enhancing its product offerings. The company is committed to delivering value and security to its clients, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in financial growth and protection within the East African market.

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How does Sanlam Kenya Plc'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Coal Tar Production 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Sanlam Kenya Plc's score of 30 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sanlam Kenya Plc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sanlam Limited

Sanlam Kenya Plc, headquartered in Kenya (KE), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Sanlam Limited, which operates at a cascade level of 4. Consequently, any emissions data or climate commitments may be influenced by the broader initiatives and performance metrics of its parent organisation. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Sanlam Kenya Plc, it is important to note that the company is part of a larger corporate family that may have established sustainability goals. Sanlam Limited, as the source organisation, may have relevant climate initiatives that could impact Sanlam Kenya's approach to carbon emissions and sustainability. In the absence of specific data, it is advisable for stakeholders to monitor Sanlam Kenya Plc's future disclosures for any updates on their carbon emissions and climate commitments, as well as to consider the overarching strategies of Sanlam Limited in the context of climate action.

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201020162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
30,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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
00,000,000
Scope 3
11,677,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sanlam Kenya Plc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sanlam Kenya Plc's primary industry is Coal Tar, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sanlam Kenya Plc's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sanlam Kenya Plc is in KE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sanlam Kenya Plc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sanlam Kenya Plc's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 28% last year and increased by approximately 357% since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 60% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 18% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
18%
Employee Commuting
16%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Sanlam Kenya Plc's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Sanlam Kenya Plc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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