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Sanlam Ltd

Common Name
Sanlam
Country
South Africa
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
Employees
23,926
Ticker
SLM
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Sanlam Ltd. is a prominent South African financial services group providing a broad array of financial products and services. Established in 1918, Sanlam has evolved into a diversified financial servi...

Sanlam's Waste Data Preview

In 2025, Sanlam conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

Metric (tonnes)2025202420232022-2019
Total Waste Generated
466a
393a
333.5b
Total Waste Recovered
332a
161a
203.8b
Total Hazardous Waste Generated
N/AN/AN/A
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
134a
232a
129.7b
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Verified Sources Behind Sanlam’s Waste Management Data

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a. Sanlam's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Sanlam's Sustainability Report 2024
c. Sanlam's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Sanlam's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2025, Sanlam generated a total of 466metric tonnes of waste.a

Of this amount, 71.24% of Sanlam's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 28.76% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a

Sanlam's Waste Recovery Rate

71%

How much of Sanlam's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2025, Sanlam reported a total waste generation of 466 metric tonnes, of which 71.24% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Sanlam is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a

Has Sanlam reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2025, Sanlam's total waste generation has increased by 18.58%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.a

Over the same period, Sanlam's waste recovery rate increased by 73.91%.a

Sanlam’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2023202420250150300450600tonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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