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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sasol's score of 21 is higher than 95% 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 and 5,748,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 36,664,000,000 kg CO2e. Sasol has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company’s emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the context of their operations in South Africa (ZA) and globally. Overall, while Sasol's emissions remain significant, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced strategies to address climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 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.
