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INTRODUCTION
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE
VALUE CREATION
SASOL AT A
GLANCE
EXECUTING
STRATEGY
DELIVERING
BUSINESS VALUE
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
REMUNERATION
REPORT
ASSURANCE/
ADMINISTRATION
ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED
Waste
COMMITMENT
Sasol is committed to managing waste responsibly
to prevent harm to people and the environment,
while supporting long-term sustainability and a
circular economy. Sasol recognises opportunities to
recover value from waste streams and will continue
to advance practices that support sustainable
resource management.
GROUP
APPROACH
Sasol’s waste management approach is guided by the waste hierarchy and aligned with applicable
regulatory frameworks. Sasol prioritises waste avoidance and minimisation, while promoting recycling,
resource recovery and reduced disposal to landfill.
Through improved practices, innovation and development to waste-to-value pathways, Sasol actively
drives the diversion of waste from landfill. Through collaboration, innovation and regular review of
performance, the business seeks to embed sustainable solutions across its operations. Waste
performance is monitored and opportunities to further improve landfill diversion are identified, taking into
account operational, market, and regulatory constraints.
PROGRAMMES AND PERFORMANCE
Waste performance improved during
FY26, supported by lower landfill
volumes and a material reduction in
incineration. Total waste generated
declined across both hazardous and
non-hazardous streams. Improved
diversion initiatives contributed to
a more favourable disposal profile,
which improved the recycled-tolandfilled waste ratio. The cessation
of bio-sludge incineration at
Secunda Operations continued to
materially reduce incinerated volumes.
(kt)
2026
2025
Hazardous waste
194
256
Non-hazardous waste
185
201
Waste by
classification
Waste management
route
Incinerated
6
93
Recycled
181
132
Landfilled
192
232
Operational highlights:
Sasolburg Operations – Coal riddlings
Sasolburg Operations successfully implemented the
beneficial reuse of selected waste streams, including
steam station riddlings, Bioworks drying bed sludge
and brine sludge, within clay brick manufacturing
processes. Following successful implementation, the
initiative has now operated sustainably for more than
a year, demonstrating a viable waste-to-value pathway
and consistent landfill diversion performance. At full
implementation, the initiative has the potential to divert
up to 30 000 tons of waste per annum from landfill
while reducing reliance on virgin materials within the
manufacturing process, supporting broader circular
economy objectives.
Secunda Operations – Ash beneficiation
Ash remains Sasol’s largest waste stream, reflecting
the nature of coal-based operations. However,
ash beneficiation at SO continued to demonstrate
year-on-year growth, with increasing volumes of
material utilised in downstream applications such
as brick and block manufacturing.
(kt)
Volumes recycled
652 kt (422 kt)
Volume of recycled
2026
2025
652
422
Growth in ash beneficiation was supported by operational
optimisation initiatives (including extended operating
hours) and favourable market conditions, which
created additional demand for downstream utilisation.
Looking ahead, further growth in ash beneficiation
is anticipated. Ongoing initiatives to enhance
infrastructure, optimise logistics, and strengthen
market development are expected to unlock
additional utilisation pathways, supporting both waste
reduction and circular economy objectives.
Secunda Operations – other initiatives
Secunda Operations continued to expand waste
diversion initiatives across both hazardous and
non-hazardous waste streams through the
implementation of alternative treatment and recovery
pathways. Key initiatives included the diversion of
complex hydrocarbon-containing waste streams to
authorised treatment facilities, including the redirection
of flare knock-out water to effluent treatment facilities
as well as increased diversion of API sludge from
landfill through recovery and reuse initiatives across
operations.
Mozambique Operations
During the reporting period, over half of the waste
generated at the Central Processing Facility and
Integrated Processing Facility Operations was
diverted from landfill through recycling and reuse
initiatives. Approximately 52% of waste generated
was beneficially reused or recycled, primarily through
non-hazardous waste recycling streams and the reuse
of organic waste for beneficial agricultural use. Due to
limited local treatment and recovery infrastructure, a
portion of waste generated continues to be managed
through licensed off-site landfill facilities.
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Waste separation at source:
SO recently launched a waste separation-atsource pilot project across six high-activity
areas, aimed at improving material segregation
at the point of generation. The pilot is designed
to test behavioural shifts, enable fit-for-purpose
infrastructure, and develop scalable operational
processes that support improved resource
management across Sasol’s operations.
Waste in communities
Sasol’s sustainable environment programmes
aim to reduce waste in surrounding
communities and use the integrated value
chain to recycle materials, converting waste
into real value.
For more information, refer to page 131
Training and awareness
The SO environmental team established
the Siyimvelo (“we are nature”) platform as a
monthly environmental awareness initiative
aimed at strengthening environmental
stewardship, awareness and environmental
culture across operations.
In support of World Cleanup Day 2025,
environmental awareness and housekeeping
campaigns were conducted across operational
sites to reinforce environmental stewardship,
responsible waste management practices and
compliance with site housekeeping standards.
