SASOL Integrated Report 2025_Final_28 August 2025 - Flipbook - Page 75
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
BUSINESSES
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
SAFETY, SOCIAL AND ETHICS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
KEY MESSAGES
The Safety, Social and Ethics Committee supports
the Board in providing independent and strategic
oversight to ensure Sasol operates safely ethically
and responsibly, is a good corporate citizen, and
adopts a progressive social and environmental
sustainable strategy.
• Safety remains our 1st
priority for employees and
service providers
• Protection of human rights
and embedding a strong
culture of ethical conduct
• Ongoing support for local
communities
• Remain committed to 30%
GHG reduction by 2030
David Eyton | Safety, Social and Ethics Committee Chairman
Dear stakeholders
I am pleased to present my first statement
as Chairman of the Safety, Social and Ethics
Committee this year and I am excited to
be a part of this journey and help shape a
value-accretive transition.
With operations across the globe, Sasol understands its social
and legal licence to operate depends on the value it creates for
its stakeholders and how it conducts itself. Sasol’s integrated
annual report demonstrates its commitment to be, and be
seen as, a responsible corporate citizen. We encourage our
stakeholders to read the integrated annual report for a holistic
understanding of how the business supports sustainable and
responsible value creation.
The Committee acts as social and ethics committee as required by the Companies Act 71 of
2008, as amended (the Companies Act) for Sasol Limited and its South African subsidiaries
and plays a key role in monitoring and reporting on Sasol’s activities as outlined more
specifically in Regulation 43 of the Companies Act and its terms of reference which is
available on www Sasol’s website www.sasol.com
We also acknowledge our responsibility to ensure
the integrity of the contents in relation to social and
environmental sustainability matters included in the
integrated annual report, confirming compliance with
regulatory requirements applicable to the Company.
More specifically, in line with our mandate, the Committee monitored Sasol’s activities
during the financial year having regard to relevant legislation, other legal requirements
and prevailing codes of best practice in the following areas:
In our opinion, the matters reported in relation
to these areas, are aligned with accepted global
benchmarks for sustainability reporting, addressing
all material matters to offer a balanced view of our
sustainable development strategy and how it relates
to Sasol’s ability to address impacts on the society
and the environment we operate in.
A Safety, health and environmental performance and consumer relationships, including
the impact of Sasol’s activities and of its products or services and compliance with
consumer protection laws.
A Social and economic development, including adherence to the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development’s anti-corruption recommendations and the
ten principles as set out in the United Nations Global Compact.
A Ethical conduct and the protection of human rights.
A Promotion of equality and the prevention of unfair discrimination, with ongoing
monitoring of Sasol’s progress in terms of the South African Employment Equity Act,
No 55 of 1998 as well as Sasol’s standing in terms of the South African Broad-Based
Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act, No 53 of 2003.
A Labour and employment practices, specifically ensuring decent working conditions,
sound employee relationships, employee education and gender diversity in line with the
International Labour Organisation standards.
A Corporate social responsibility and more specifically Sasol’s contribution to the
development of communities where we predominantly operate.
The committee is properly informed about critical issues and are able to consider matters
of risk and opportunity with the necessary attention it deserves. The Committee is satisfied
that it has fulfilled its mandate as set out in Regulation 43 of the Companies Act and in its
terms of reference, and that there were no major instances of non-compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
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During the year, we dealt with the matters within
our area of responsibility with concerted efforts to
address the interests of all stakeholders beyond
simple financial success. These include matters
that relate to safety, health and environmental
management, how we engage with our communities
and the adjacent communities where we operate (and
many of our employees reside), our ethical standards
and our employees. In this report we strive to provide
stakeholders with a balanced account of how we
managed these matters.
Safety and the improvement of
operational resilience
There is nothing more important than the safety and
health of those working in our operations, including
our service providers. Safety is one of our core values.
We were deeply saddened by the fatality in
August 2024, when one of the employees of a service
provider passed away when he fell whilst erecting a
scaffold. We remain resolute in our efforts to ensure
that our people return home safely each day.
