Santam Ltd

Common Name
Santam
Country
South Africa
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Specialty
Employees
N/A
Ticker
SNT
Exchange
JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Santam Ltd. is a leading South African insurance and financial services group, primarily providing non-life insurance solutions. The company offers a wide array of insurance products including persona...

Santam's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Santam 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).

However, Santam has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Santam’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Santam's Integrated Report 2024
a. Santam's Integrated Report 2024
b. Santam's TCFD Report 2023
b. Santam's TCFD Report 2023

Insights into Santam's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Santam amounted to 7,468 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). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Santam decreased by 5.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Santam's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202405001 k1.5 k2 ktCO2e+2558%-35%+17%+21%-8%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Santam's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Santam were 1,601 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Santam reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Santam's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2,093.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Santam's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Santam's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Santam reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,867 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Santam reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Santam's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 15.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Santam's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Santam 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Santam use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Santam reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Santam's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Santam's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Santam reported 6,950 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Santam includes a breakdown across 0 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. a

Santam's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e-23%-58%-18%+36%+31%+22%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Santam's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Santam reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,950 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Santam reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Santam's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 42.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Santam's Scope 3 emissions increased by 21.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

Insights into Santam’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Santam reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,601 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,658 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Santam's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MMMMomentum Group LtdYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,396 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,210Scope 1 Intensity: 0.84 tCO2e/$MCoronation Fund ManagersYear: 2023Scope 1: 116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 193Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MOUTsurance GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 819 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,772Scope 1 Intensity: 0.46 tCO2e/$MEnact HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 196 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,205Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MJust GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 73 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,161Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MNedbank GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,083 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,579Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$MRadian GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 35 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,290Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MNinety OneYear: 2025Scope 1: 47 tCO2eRevenue: $M 906Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MDiscoveryYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,718Scope 1 Intensity: 0.59 tCO2e/$MAbsa GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,049 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,865Scope 1 Intensity: 2.05 tCO2e/$MBupa Arabia for Cooperative InsuranceYear: 2024Scope 1: 117 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,009Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MMedibankYear: 2024Scope 1: 69 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,367Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MProtector ForsikringYear: 2022Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 622Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MCapitec Bank HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,878Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MOld MutualYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,737 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,705Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MSanlamYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,076Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MFirst American FinancialYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,015 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,999Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MBeazleyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8 tCO2eRevenue: $M 747Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MAXIS Capital HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 86 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,014Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MNIB HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 60 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,360Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MBanrisulYear: 2023Scope 1: 734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,670Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MSantamYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,658Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$M

How does Santam's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Santam reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.16 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Santam rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Santam ranked 18 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Santam among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Santam's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Santam reported a total carbon footprint of 14,418 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.12% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Santam's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 48.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 40.69%. a

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