Sasol Ltd
Sasol's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
However, Sasol has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Sasol's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sasol amounted to 64,392,000 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 Sasol increased by 0.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Sasol's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sasol's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sasol were 58,644,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sasol reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sasol's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sasol's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Sasol's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sasol reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,748,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 18.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sasol's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 13% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Sasol use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sasol reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Sasol's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sasol's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sasol reported 64,392,000 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 Sasol includes a breakdown across 0 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.
Sasol's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sasol's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sasol reported total Scope 3 emissions of 64,392,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sasol's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sasol 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Insights into Sasol's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sasol reported a total carbon footprint of 128,784,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.78% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Sasol's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 50% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 45.54%.