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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Sasol's score of 43 is higher than 98% 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 the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, Sasol's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures recorded in previous years, such as 65,632,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 63,891,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not established formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, indicating a need for clearer commitments in the context of global climate goals. Sasol's emissions profile highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies, particularly as the industry faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The absence of specific reduction targets suggests that Sasol may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with international standards and expectations.
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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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
