Sasol Ltd
Sasol's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Sasol 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).
Sasol has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sasol's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sasol amounted to 55,294,890 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sasol decreased by 8.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sasol's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sasol's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sasol were 49,415,880 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sasol reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sasol's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sasol's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sasol's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Sasol reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,879,010 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sasol reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sasol's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 21.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sasol's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sasol 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Sasol use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Sasol reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sasol's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sasol's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Sasol reported 36,209,694 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 2025 disclosure of Sasol includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sasol's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sasol's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Sasol reported total Scope 3 emissions of 36,209,694 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 13.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 86.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sasol's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sasol 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sasol disclose?
In 2025, Sasol reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sasol's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Sasol's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 29,445,256 tCO₂e (81.32%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,250,065 tCO₂e (11.74%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,565,370 tCO₂e (4.32%)
Sasol's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sasol’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Sasol reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,415,880 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,074 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3,511.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sasol's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sasol's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Sasol reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3,511.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 171.9 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sasol rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Sasol ranked 23 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sasol among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Sasol's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Sasol reported a total carbon footprint of 91,504,584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.57% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Sasol's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 39.57%. a