Material Pillars - Responsibility towards the natural environment
Sanlam Sustainability Report 2011
Responsibility towards the natural environment
Highlights
- Completion of a sustainability framework for the Group
- Resource reductions targets have been set for 2011-2015, providing clear direction for the Group
- Sanlam ranked 8th overall on the South African Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index
- Enhanced understanding throughout the Group on the need for improved environmental performance
- More efficient use of energy and water, and reduced waste generation, as a result of employee engagement initiatives driving behavioural change
Challenges
- Ensuring continued reductions in energy, water and waste, as well as in our greenhouse gas emissions intensity
- Managing potential trade-offs between energy savings and productivity
As a leading South African financial services group, we understand that incorporating responsible environmental principles into our business operations contribute to the longer-term sustainability of our business. This section reviews our activities aimed at minimising our negative environmental impacts, by reducing our carbon footprint, conserving our resources, managing our waste and sourcing our supplies responsibly.
