SASOL Integrated Report 2025_Final_28 August 2025 - Flipbook - Page 40
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIOS
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
Focus on short, medium, and long-term risk perspectives
- time horizon view on risks
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS continued
Hz1
RISK THEME (RT) RT10
RISK THEME (RT)
RT9
RISK THEME (RT)
RT8
RISK MANAGEMENT continued
GROUP RISK THEME
Market
BOARD COMMITTEE
Capital Investments
Committee
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Executive Vice President:
Marketing and Sales
Energy and Chemicals
Southern Africa
Executive Vice President:
International Chemicals
GROUP RISK THEME
People
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS
Underperformance
relative to peers materially
impacting competitive
positioning in the market,
customer confidence and
profitability.
= Up to FY28
Hz3
= Beyond FY28
RISK CONTEXT
KEY RESPONSES
Monitoring supply, demand trends and customer insights: Enables data-driven
decisions by anticipating market shifts and aligning offerings with customer needs.
Managing input costs and cost base: Supports competitive pricing and margin
protection through disciplined cost control.
New product development and innovation: Addresses evolving market, regulatory,
and ESG demands through tailored, forward-looking solutions.
Customer relationship management and value proposition: Strengthens loyalty and
retention by delivering differentiated value and service.
Aligning production with demand: Enhances efficiency and reduces waste by
synchronising output with market requirements.
Hz1 Hz2
Loss of scarce or
critical skills in areas
BOARD COMMITTEE
Remuneration Committee of insufficient bench
strength with resultant
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Executive Vice President: direct material impacts on
Human Resources and
business continuity and
Corporate Affairs
performance.
Hz2
Material risks relating to our ability to
remain competitive in the markets in which
we operate, including changes in market
dynamics, pace of change, competitor
landscape and significant shifts in supply and
demand for our products.
RISK HORIZONS
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS
= FY26
RISK CONTEXT
KEY RESPONSES
Material risks relating to our ability to retain
scarce or critical skills required for our current
or future business, in areas where we have
insufficient bench strength, or where there
is limited availability of required skills in the
market.
Succession planning and talent development: Ensures a strong leadership pipeline
and organisational continuity by identifying and preparing future talent.
Integrated talent, learning and development frameworks: Bridges skills gap and
strengthens the talent pipeline through structured development interventions.
Competitive remuneration and employee value proposition: Attracts and retains top
talent by offering market-aligned compensation and a compelling employee experience.
Clear career paths and personal development plans: Enhances employee engagement
and retention through structured growth opportunities and targeted learning.
RISK HORIZONS
ASSOCIATED
MATERIAL
MATTER
Strengthening
relationships with
customers,
stakeholders and
regulators
Strengthening
relationships with
customers,
stakeholders and
regulators
Hz1 Hz2 Hz3
GROUP RISK THEME
Stakeholder and
reputation
BOARD COMMITTEE
Safety, Social and Ethics
Committee
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Executive Vice President:
Human Resources and
Corporate Affairs
GROUP MATERIAL RISKS
Not being seen as a
credible stakeholder
partner with potential
material negative impacts
on our share price,
reputation and brand.
RISK CONTEXT
KEY RESPONSES
Material risks relating to negative stakeholder
sentiment, perception or trust deficit.
Aligned and consistent strategic messaging: Reinforces confidence by clearly
communicating realistic objectives and demonstrating progress toward long-term
goals.
Regular tracking and communication of commitments: Builds stakeholder trust
through transparent updates on delivery and performance.
RISK HORIZONS
Hz1 Hz2
Stakeholder engagement and advocacy: Proactive stakeholder engagements to build
trust, and integrated, effective advocacy on material matters.
Integrated advocacy and policy co-shaping: Ensures Sasol’s voice is heard in
regulatory developments, helping shape a favourable operating environment.
Continuous engagement with local communities: Promotes social stability and
shared value by addressing local concerns and expectations.
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Strengthening
relationships with
customers,
stakeholders and
regulators
