Sanlam Limited, a leading financial services group headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has been a cornerstone of the industry since its founding in 1918. With a strong presence across Africa and select international markets, Sanlam operates primarily in the insurance, investment, and wealth management sectors. The company offers a diverse range of products, including life insurance, asset management, and retirement solutions, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative offerings. Sanlam's commitment to financial inclusion and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its robust financial performance and strategic partnerships. Over the years, Sanlam has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider of financial services, making it a preferred choice for individuals and businesses alike.
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Sanlam's score of 40 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sanlam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,146,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,169,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (1,612,000 kg CO2e) and mobile combustion (212,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, resulting from purchased electricity, accounted for approximately 32,334,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling around 53,376,447 kg CO2e, with major contributions from business travel (9,739,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (8,296,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Sanlam's total emissions were about 47,712,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. The company has set near-term reduction targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, focusing on developing renewable energy measures and purchasing renewable energy certificates to offset emissions. These initiatives aim to enhance energy efficiency and potentially generate carbon credits for the local carbon tax market. Sanlam's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Sanlam Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 30,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 44,535,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 11,677,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Sanlam is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.