- Economic and geopolitical headwinds
- Implications of digitalisation
- Load shedding in South Africa
- Infrastructure deficiencies
- Water shortages
- Climate change impacts
- Cybersecurity threats
- Regulatory changes
- Skills gaps
Sanlam Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sanlam Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 63.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 32.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 28.1K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
63.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
108.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
333.5 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
32.3K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 32.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 28.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 59.5K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 51.7K tCO2e |
| 2015 | 54.0K tCO2e/FTE |
| 2013 | 54.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions; 10% reduction target by 2025 (against 2019 baseline)
- Reduced water consumption by 30% (borehole water usage)
- Increased waste recycling to 74% (from 56% in 2022)
- Planted 6,280 trees in Malaysia
- Planted 200 trees in Kenya
- CDP Climate change score of B (industry average C)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce GHG emissions by 10% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Impact 50 million lives in Africa by 2025
- Protect 50% of SWSAs by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Financial strength, resilience and consistent performanceTrust and reputationFinancial inclusionInvesting for good in people and planetPartnerships for impactThought leadership