Sasol
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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Sasol's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sasol's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sasol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,392,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 58,644,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,748,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 36,664,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Sasol's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 72,275,000,000 kg CO2e in 2014 and 69,772,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015. The company has not set formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As a major player in the energy and chemicals sector, Sasol's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company operates primarily in South Africa (ZA) and has a global footprint, necessitating a comprehensive approach to managing and mitigating its carbon impact.
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| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 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 |
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Sasol is committed to some 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.
