Sanlam Ltd
Sanlam's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sanlam completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Sanlam has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sanlam's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanlam amounted to 35,503 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanlam decreased by 2.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Sanlam's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanlam's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sanlam were 3,169 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sanlam reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanlam's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 32.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sanlam's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Sanlam's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sanlam reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,334 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Sanlam reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanlam's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 21.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sanlam's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sanlam 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Sanlam use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sanlam reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Sanlam's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sanlam's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sanlam reported 28,134 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Sanlam includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Sanlam's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sanlam reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,134 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Sanlam reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sanlam disclose?
In 2023, Sanlam reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 12,023 tCOâ‚‚e (42.73%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 10,370 tCOâ‚‚e (36.86%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,060 tCOâ‚‚e (17.99%)
Sanlam's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sanlam's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sanlam reported a total carbon footprint of 63,637 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.11% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Sanlam's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 50.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.21%.