SASOL Integrated Report 2025_Final_28 August 2025 - Flipbook - Page 39
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIOS
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
RISK MANAGEMENT continued
Focus on short, medium, and long-term risk perspectives
- time horizon view on risks
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS continued
Hz1
GROUP RISK THEME
Capital Investment
BOARD COMMITTEE
Capital Investment
Committee
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Group Chief Financial
Officer
RT7
RISK THEME (RT)
= Beyond FY28
KEY RESPONSE
Cash constraints may limit
our ability to pursue and
fully realise value from
strategic opportunities.
Disciplined capital allocation and governance: Ensures investment decisions are
guided by robust, stage-gated processes that align with risk appetite, our capital
allocation framework and protect the balance sheet.
Value-based investment principles: Embeds long-term value creation into project
selection and development, promoting strategic alignment and financial sustainability.
Strategic partnerships and joint ventures: Reduces capital burden and enhances
execution by leveraging partner capabilities and shared infrastructure.
Strengthening business development capabilities: Improves investment outcomes
through enhanced planning, execution, and delivery capacity across the project
lifecycle.
RISK HORIZONS
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS
Projects not delivered in
line with budgeted cost,
schedule and quality
requirements resulting
in material financial or
operational impacts.
RISK CONTEXT
KEY RESPONSES
Material risks relating to project performance
and value delivery, driven by both
internal delivery risks and risks arising
from unexpected changes in the external
environment.
Rigorous gate reviews and project oversight: Structured review processes ensure
disciplined decision-making, risk identification, and alignment with strategic objectives
throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills resourcing and upskilling: Ensures projects are staffed with the right
capabilities, supported by targeted training to close skill gaps and enhance execution
quality.
Project cost governance and financial collaboration: Strengthens cost control
through close coordination with finance teams, adherence to capital governance, and
accurate forecasting.
Contingency planning and insurance: Builds resilience by preparing for external
shocks–such as supply chain disruptions or extreme weather–through proactive
planning and risk transfer mechanisms.
Monitoring the external environment: Enables early response to macroeconomic,
geopolitical, and regulatory shifts that could impact project delivery or cost
assumptions.
Hz1 Hz2 Hz3
BOARD COMMITTEE
Audit Committee
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Executive Vice President:
Human Resources and
Corporate Affairs
Hz3
RISK CONTEXT
RISK HORIZONS
GROUP RISK THEME
Geopolitical
= Up to FY28
Material risks relating to lack of availability
of required capital that could impact our
ability to maintain our existing assets, pay
shareholder dividend and deliver on growth
expectations.
RT6
RISK THEME (RT)
BOARD COMMITTEE
Capital Investment
Committee
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Executive Vice President:
Operations and Projects
Hz2
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS
Hz1 Hz2 Hz3
GROUP RISK THEME
Capital Investment
= FY26
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS
Rising geopolitical
instability with the
potential for material
business disruptions
and/or market, financial,
operational or safety
impacts.
RISK CONTEXT
KEY RESPONSES
Material risks relating to geopolitical tensions,
developments, conflicts or events that have
the potential to directly or indirectly impact
our business.
Monitoring the geopolitical landscape: Enables early identification of regional risks
and informs strategic responses to global instability.
Scenario planning and predictive forecasting: Supports proactive decision-making by
anticipating potential disruptions in high-risk areas.
Business continuity and contingency planning: Ensures operational resilience
through buffer inventories, backup plans, and asset protection strategies.
Monitoring policy changes and strategic alignment: Keeps the business agile by
adapting to regulatory shifts and aligning strategy accordingly.
Active socio-economic development: Builds trust and stability by addressing
community needs and fostering positive relationships in key operating areas.
RISK HORIZONS
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ASSOCIATED
MATERIAL
MATTER
Strengthening
for resilience
Sustainably grow
and transform
Strengthening
for resilience
Sustainably grow
and transform
Strengthening
for resilience
Sustainably grow
and transform
