Sanlam Ltd
Sanlam's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sanlam's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanlam amounted to 31,098.34 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). b
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sanlam decreased by 12.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. b
Sanlam's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanlam's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sanlam were 1,880.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). b
Has Sanlam reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanlam's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanlam's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 40.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. b
What are Sanlam's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sanlam reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 29,218.14 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. b
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 29.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. b
What methodology does Sanlam use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sanlam reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. b
Sanlam's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sanlam's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sanlam reported 24,875.93 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. b
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. b
Sanlam's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sanlam reported total Scope 3 emissions of 24,875.93 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). b
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. b
Has Sanlam reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 39.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. b d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 99.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sanlam disclose?
In 2024, Sanlam reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Sanlam's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 10,515 tCO₂e (42.27%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,910 tCO₂e (35.82%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,412 tCO₂e (17.74%)
Sanlam's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sanlam’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sanlam reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,880.2 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,076 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. b
Sanlam's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sanlam's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sanlam reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.28 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. b
Where does Sanlam rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sanlam ranked 9 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). b
Sanlam is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. b
Insights into Sanlam's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sanlam reported a total carbon footprint of 55,974.27 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 99.19% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Sanlam's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 52.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.44%. b