Sasol
Sasol Limited, commonly referred to as Sasol, is a global integrated energy and chemical company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Founded in 1950, Sasol has established itself as a leader in the industry, with significant operations in Southern Africa, North America, and Europe. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to converting coal and natural gas into liquid fuels and chemicals, setting it apart in the energy sector. Sasol's core products include synthetic fuels, chemicals, and low-carbon energy solutions, which are pivotal in meeting the world's growing energy demands. With a commitment to sustainability, Sasol has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint. The company is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top players in the global energy landscape, and has achieved several milestones in advancing clean energy technologies.
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Sasol's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sasol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,820,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, and about 35,596,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 64,392,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 36,664,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Sasol has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. These targets reflect Sasol's commitment to transitioning towards a low-carbon economy and addressing climate change impacts effectively. The company’s emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which primarily arise from the use of sold products, accounting for the majority of their carbon footprint. Sasol's ongoing initiatives and reduction targets are crucial steps in mitigating their environmental impact and enhancing sustainability within the energy and chemicals sectors.
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| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2014 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 56,847,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 6,771,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sasol is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
