Sun Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Sun's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sun's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sun International Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 221,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,855,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 210,545,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from 2023, where emissions totalled about 210,220,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,277,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 190,943,000 kg CO2e. The company achieved an 18% reduction in absolute CO2e emissions from a 2017 baseline of 255,904,000 kg CO2e by 2023, demonstrating its commitment to climate action. Looking ahead, Sun International aims to reduce its annual carbon emissions by 26% by 2028, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company has set a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with plans to apply a science-based target methodology for setting future carbon reduction targets. Sun International's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company continues to enhance its sustainability initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,261,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 240,692,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sun's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sun has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
