Leveraging quality, accelerating growth

Our sustainability report offers a detailed overview of our performance in key areas such as economic growth, social impact, environmental stewardship and employee welfare, providing a holistic view of our sustainability efforts.

View our 2025 Sustainability report

Latest Highlights

Environment

Reduced GHG emissions by 26% in 2025 compared to the 2019 base line target of 10%.

Empowerment

R27 billion invested in Empowerment financing

Financial Inclusion

Reached 775 900+ lives through our financial education activities

TIME World’s Best

Sanlam was ranked as one of the Top 1 000 TIME World's Best Companies

Top Employer

Awarded Top Employer in South Africa for the 10th consecutive year

Morningstar Sustainalytics

Sanlam is identified as a 2026 Regional ESG Leader (Africa & Middle East)


Trust and Reputation

We emphasise building trust and maintaining our reputation with our stakeholders as the foundation of our success. For our clients, this means reliable service, lasting value and fair treatment, guided by a dedicated board subcommittee and robust regulatory framework.

Investing for good in people and planet

We subscribe to responsible and sustainable investing principles and integrate ESG considerations in our investment portfolios to promote environmental and social responsibility. Our investments in sustainable infrastructure and broader social and environmental impact support sustainable development and economic growth, alongside financial returns.

Partnerships for Impact

We partner for socio-economic impact in the communities we serve and collaborate with leading organisations to leverage collective resources and expertise to effectively address socio-economic challenges and maximise our impact for people and planet, including with various stakeholders for a just transition.


Financial inclusion

We develop innovative and affordable financial solutions to bridge the insurance and investment gap to low-income clients in emerging markets, expanding access in underserved markets and building a base of new clients, who trust us to help them build their financial security.

Thought leadership

We pioneer ideas and develop insights that inspire positive change in our industry and for our communities. We are a thought leader in the financial industry, actively sharing expertise and cutting-edge research for responsible and impactful financial solutions. We promote sustainable investment, champion financial inclusion and are signatory to multiple local and international industry frameworks and commitments.

Financial strength, resilience and consistent performance

We aim to generate enduring and sustainable value for our shareholders, employees and clients, while prioritizing financial stability through prudent capital allocation, strong controls and a diversified portfolio across sectors and geographies, which strengthens our resilience and adaptability.


Our commitment to sustainability is a journey, not a destination

Sustainability lies at the heart of Sanlam’s strategy and is deeply embedded in our operations, processes and decision-making. For us, sustainability is not just about business continuity; it is about delivering long-term value responsibly, transparently and ethically for all our stakeholders, and for all generations.

  • Delivering on our social impact purpose means we strive for positive and measurable change that our initiatives bring to the lives of individuals and communities across all our jurisdictions. Our dedication extends to supporting transformative initiatives that positively impact lives and enhance community resilience against challenges like poverty, education, youth empowerment, health and sustainable small business support.
  • Economic prosperity is fundamental to our commitment to sustainability and our vision of creating a future that is inclusive, equitable and resilient. Our goal extends beyond traditional financial metrics to encompass our impact on individuals, communities and society at large. By offering a diverse range of products and services, we strive to empower our clients to achieve financial security, support their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to economic growth.
  • Sanlam’s environmental stewardship actions reflect in our dedication to safeguarding natural ecosystems, promoting resilience to environmental change and contributing to a sustainable future. As a leading insurance and investment business, we recognise our unique position to drive meaningful environmental outcomes by support the preservation of critical natural resources such as water and biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems through our partnerships, as well as providing climate-resilient insurance products and sustainable finance solutions.

Key resources

FTSE Russell (the trading name of FTSE International Limited and Frank Russell Company) confirms that Sanlam Limited has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.

Contact us

sustainabilitymanagement@sanlam.co.za