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Southern Sun Ltd

Common Name
Southern Sun
Country
South Africa
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Lodging
Employees
5,435
Ticker
SSU
Exchange
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Description
Southern Sun Ltd. is a prominent player in the hospitality industry, primarily focused on the development and management of hotel properties across various regions. The company is renowned for its qua...

Southern Sun's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2026, Southern Sun 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).

Southern Sun has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2026202520242023-2019
Total Scope 1
3,703a
3,622a
7,920a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
90,411a
89,241a
86,578a
Total Scope 3
49,466a
49,987a
49,542a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
8.7918a
10.0439a
24.733a
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a. Southern Sun's Integrated Report 2026
b. Southern Sun's Integrated Report 2025

Insights into Southern Sun's Operational Emissions

In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Southern Sun amounted to 94,114 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 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Southern Sun increased by 1.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Southern Sun's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202320242025202602 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+20%-54%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Southern Sun's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Southern Sun were 3,703 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Southern Sun reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Southern Sun's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2025), Southern Sun's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Southern Sun's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2026, Southern Sun reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 90,411 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Southern Sun reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Southern Sun's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Southern Sun's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2025), Southern Sun's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Southern Sun's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Southern Sun use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2026, Southern Sun reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Southern Sun's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202420252026025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Southern Sun's Value Chain Emissions

In 2026, Southern Sun reported 49,466 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 2026 disclosure of Southern Sun includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2025, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Southern Sun's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202420252026015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-7%+1%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Southern Sun's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2026, Southern Sun reported total Scope 3 emissions of 49,466 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 30.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 69.78% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Southern Sun reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2023, Southern Sun's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Southern Sun's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2025), Southern Sun's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Southern Sun's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Southern Sun disclose?

In 2026, Southern Sun reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Southern Sun's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2026, the largest contributors to Southern Sun's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 26,897 tCO₂e (69.78%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,240 tCO₂e (29.16%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 409 tCO₂e (1.06%)

Southern Sun's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(1.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(29.2%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(69.8%)

Insights into Southern Sun’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2026, Southern Sun reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,703 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 421 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.79 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Southern Sun's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Soho House & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,273 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,204Scope 1 Intensity: 8.53 tCO2e/$MChalet HotelsYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 201Scope 1 Intensity: 25.13 tCO2e/$MAsset WorldYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 463Scope 1 Intensity: 24.67 tCO2e/$MShangri-La AsiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 150,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,185Scope 1 Intensity: 68.64 tCO2e/$MEIHYear: 2025Scope 1: 44,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 321Scope 1 Intensity: 139.47 tCO2e/$MScandic Hotels GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,423Scope 1 Intensity: 1.46 tCO2e/$MMelia Hotels InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 27,091 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,465Scope 1 Intensity: 10.99 tCO2e/$MOCT LimitedYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,844Scope 1 Intensity: 1.14 tCO2e/$MMinor HotelsYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,516Scope 1 Intensity: 18.34 tCO2e/$MShanghai Jin Jiang International HotelsYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,927Scope 1 Intensity: 23.79 tCO2e/$MMandarin Oriental InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,058 tCO2eRevenue: $M 526Scope 1 Intensity: 49.56 tCO2e/$MMinor InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,699Scope 1 Intensity: 41.36 tCO2e/$MChoice Hotels InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,585Scope 1 Intensity: 4.04 tCO2e/$MWhitbreadYear: 2025Scope 1: 58,469 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,681Scope 1 Intensity: 15.88 tCO2e/$MAtour Lifestyle HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 657Scope 1 Intensity: 4.06 tCO2e/$MWyndham Hotels & ResortsYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,408Scope 1 Intensity: 11.28 tCO2e/$MHanjin KalYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,048,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 199Scope 1 Intensity: 130,832.49 tCO2e/$MIndian HotelsYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 975Scope 1 Intensity: 26.79 tCO2e/$MAccorYear: 2025Scope 1: 690,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,630Scope 1 Intensity: 104.08 tCO2e/$MH World GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,310 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,274Scope 1 Intensity: 12.01 tCO2e/$MHyatt HotelsYear: 2024Scope 1: 447,184 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,648Scope 1 Intensity: 67.27 tCO2e/$MInterContinental Hotels GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 412,325 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,189Scope 1 Intensity: 79.46 tCO2e/$MHilton Worldwide HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 442,406 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,174Scope 1 Intensity: 39.59 tCO2e/$MMarriott InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,273,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,100Scope 1 Intensity: 50.74 tCO2e/$MCity Lodge HotelsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,253 tCO2eRevenue: $M 113Scope 1 Intensity: 19.96 tCO2e/$MSouthern SunYear: 2026Scope 1: 3,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 421Scope 1 Intensity: 8.79 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2026, Southern Sun reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.67, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Southern Sun rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2026, Southern Sun ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Southern Sun is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Southern Sun's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2026, Southern Sun reported a total carbon footprint of 143,580 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.51% increase compared to 2025, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Southern Sun's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 62.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.45%.a

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