Sasol Limited, commonly referred to as Sasol, is a global integrated energy and chemical company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1950, Sasol has established itself as a leader in the industry, with significant operations in Southern Africa, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to converting coal and natural gas into liquid fuels and chemicals, setting it apart in the energy sector. Sasol's core products include synthetic fuels, chemicals, and low-carbon energy solutions, which are pivotal in meeting the world's growing energy demands. With a commitment to sustainability, Sasol has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top players in the global energy landscape, and has achieved several milestones in advancing clean energy technologies.
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In 2024, Sasol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,502,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,313,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 35,596,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2023, where emissions were approximately 36,664,583,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2023 included 54,999,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,748,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Sasol has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2017 baseline. This target applies to their Energy and International Chemicals businesses. Furthermore, Sasol is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. The company has also established interim targets, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These commitments reflect Sasol's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the global market.
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2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 56,847,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,771,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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