Sanlam Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sanlam's score of 40 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sanlam's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sanlam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,974,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 63,734,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions at about 188,020 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,921,814 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 2,487,593 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 2 and Scope 1 emissions, as outlined in their sustainability initiatives. Sanlam's climate commitments include recommendations to develop renewable energy measures or purchase renewable energy certificates to offset Scope 2 emissions, aiming for a more sustainable energy profile. These initiatives are part of their near-term strategy, which began in 2023 and is expected to continue through 2025. The company has not yet established specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, but they are actively working on strategies to enhance their sustainability practices. Sanlam's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that their reported figures are independently sourced.
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| 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Sanlam's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 28% last year and increased by approximately 357% since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 60% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 18% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sanlam'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.
Sanlam 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.
