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 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 54,999,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 5,748,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 64,819,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024. Sasol has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term reduction goals, with interim targets established for the Energy and International Chemicals businesses. Sasol's emissions data is sourced directly from Sasol Limited, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to transition to a low-carbon economy.
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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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