SASOL Integrated Report 2025_Final_28 August 2025 - Flipbook - Page 118
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
BUSINESSES
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
SOCIAL – COMMUNITY continued
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT continued
TARGETED INTERVENTIONS
As a result of the increased risk profile of
companies that have politically exposed persons
in Mozambique, we have implemented a more
stringent RFQ process and contract terms
and conditions.
Supplier environmental, social and
governance (ESG) screening and audits
Using both self-assessments and third-party
digital solutions, we conduct due diligence on
new suppliers and also re-screen existing
suppliers. The ESG matters on which we perform
the due diligence include ABAC, BHR, sanctions
and adverse media reports.
We assess our significant suppliers’ performance
on ESG matters and develop action plans to
remedy any issues in our supplier base. In
International Chemicals we use EcoVadis to rate
our critical suppliers on their ESG performance,
representing more than 50% of external spend
and constantly improving their average score.
In South Africa, we conducted 1 020 safety
and/or technical audits. These audits consisted
of, but were not limited to new supplier requests,
scope extensions, name changes, change of
ownership, project specific requests and Enterprise
Supplier Development supported SMEs. These
audits are conducted on suppliers to assess their
technical capabilities and competencies. Where
relevant, suppliers are also asked to demonstrate
their processes and procedures related to
environmental management and the safe handling
of chemicals and hazardous materials. Safety, as
Sasol’s highest priority, is evaluated through
risk-based safety accreditation audits, tailored
to the scope of work the supplier is expected to
perform on Sasol sites.
Following engagements with suppliers in 2023
on sustainable procurement, 20 were identified
as potentially posing high ESG risks. By the end of
FY25, we had completed discussions with half of
these suppliers, discussing with them the gaps as
well as the opportunities for improvement.
Environmental impact reduction
A Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a regulatory
mechanism that requires producers to take responsibility for
the waste from their products beyond the point of sale. EPR
compliance is a key focus area for our company. We have
implemented measures to continually improve our adherence
to the EPR regulations by automating processes to identify
commodities under the scheme and ensuring the correct EPR
fees are paid to suppliers. Furthermore, we have
implemented reporting mechanisms to track progress and
guarantee adherence to these regulations.
A South African vehicle emissions standards mandate that
new vehicles sold in the country must comply with exhaust
emission levels of Euro II or higher. Since 2018, Southern
Africa Energy and Chemicals has progressively upgraded its
fleet by incorporating newer technology trucks. To date,
Sasol has replaced 47 vehicles with either Euro V or Euro VI
models. The updated fleet is powered by Sasol’s 10ppm
sulphur diesel, which is recommended for heavy-duty engines.
Furthermore, the modern Euro V and VI trucks offer fuel
consumption and associated CO2 emission reductions of 9%
and 5%, respectively, compared to the older Euro II trucks.
PERFORMANCE
AREA
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
Ethics and
compliance
Number of South-Africa-based
suppliers trained in ethics and
compliance
2025
691
SOUTH AFRICA:
New suppliers
278
Re-assessment
1 433
Economic transformation
Continuous monitoring
2 179
Sasol aims to achieve a diverse, transformed, sustainable and
high-performing supplier base by accelerating and supporting the
development of small and medium enterprises (SME). Our
comprehensive approach transcends compliance, aiming to transform
the local economy in South Africa and Mozambique.
BHR legacy supplier assessments
1 143
ESG screening
and compliance
B-BBEE fronting investigations
42
EURASIA:
New suppliers
443
Re-assessment
125
For more detail refer to Economic Inclusion pages 118 – 119.
Climate change adaptation risk profile
Extreme weather events continue to disrupt Sasol’s operations and
supply chains. Climate models project that events will become more
frequent and severe, underscoring the need for continued focus on
adaptation and resilience. In response, we developed risk profiles for
various extreme weather events affecting our supply chain channels
and assets. The analysis is currently being supplemented by applying
quantification methods using historical data on damages and/or losses
from past climate events where data is available as well as estimated
business impact based on products and assets values that are at risk.
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Continuous monitoring
2 326
AMERICAS:
New suppliers
200
Re-assessments
450
Continuous monitoring
2 412
