Sun
Sun International, a prominent player in the hospitality and gaming industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the African continent. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a leader in providing world-class entertainment experiences, with a portfolio that includes luxury hotels, casinos, and resorts. Renowned for its unique offerings, Sun International boasts iconic properties such as the Sun City Resort and The Table Bay Hotel, which combine opulence with exceptional service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in hospitality and gaming. With a strong market position, Sun International continues to innovate, ensuring memorable experiences for its guests while contributing to the growth of the tourism sector in the region.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sun's score of 21 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sun's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sun's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 211,034,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions contributing about 19,524,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions accounting for around 190,943,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 220,270,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Sun has shown fluctuations in its emissions. In 2022, total emissions were about 220,270,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 16,321,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 202,953,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions were approximately 184,910,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 8,251,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 175,914,000 kg CO2e. The year 2020 saw a significant reduction, with total emissions of about 174,520,000 kg CO2e, down from 270,496,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Sun. The company has not outlined any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate commitments. As such, the industry context suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies to align with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,261,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 240,692,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sun 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.
