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Sasol at COP28

Sasol is participating in COP28, supporting the South African government's climate change objectives. Our approach to tackling climate change is deeply rooted in our prioritised Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to generate triple-bottom-line value.

We are supportive of the South African government's pledge to fulfill the country's climate objectives in an equitable manner. At Sasol, we envision a clear role in aiding the nation's efforts by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Simultaneously, we are advocating for action to propel growth in the gas and green hydrogen sectors. Our transition strategy acknowledges the need to address poverty, unemployment, and inequality, ensuring a sustainable and thriving South Africa.

 

 

Navigating the complexities within South Africa's challenges necessitates strong collaboration with stakeholders. We prioritise partnerships with various entities, including business formations, state-owned enterprises, and private-sector organisations.

Recognising the urgency, Sasol endorses the call for a Global Goal on Adaptation. We collaborate closely with local authorities, NGOs, and communities to promote climate change adaptation and fortify resilience against extreme weather events.

Our commitment to climate action is unwavering. We acknowledge the imperative to curtail GHG emissions in support of the Paris Agreement's temperature goals. In 2021, Sasol responded affirmatively by elevating our 2030 reduction target and committing to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Sasol's approach to decarbonisation is centered on managing climate risks while leveraging opportunities for shared value creation through our just transition roadmap. Climate change management is seamlessly integrated into our portfolio analysis and decision-making processes.

Our vision extends to fostering resilient and inclusive societies, particularly in the regions where we operate. Sasol's just transition roadmap outlines a series of phased steps aimed at facilitating a holistic transition. This strategy aims to maximise social and economic opportunities while minimising disruptions.

 

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SA Pavilion COP28 Events Schedule

Day 2: Friday, 1 December 2023 (COP28)

Title:

Making Carbon Markets Accessible and Inclusive. Removing Barriers While Maintaining Integrity – Session 1

Host: Inclusive Carbon Standards (ICS)
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 (GST)
RSVP: Please click here to register for this Zoom event, and then add the link to your calendar.

 

Title:

Partnerships Required for The Success Of The Carbon Capture, Utilisation And Storage (CCUS) Project In South Africa: Lessons From Mpumalanga Province – Session 2

Host: Council for Geoscience
Time: 13:00 to 14:30 (GST)
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Title:

The Climate Finance Accelerator: Bridging the Gap in Climate Finance – Session 4

 

Host: Climate Finance Accelerator- South Africa (CFA-SA)
Time: 16:00 to 17:30 (GST)
RSVP: Please click here to register for this Zoom event, and then add the link to your calendar.

 

Day 3: Saturday, 2 December 2023 (COP28)

Title:

Investing In the Skills of the Future – Session 1

Host: Sasol
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 (GST)
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Title:

Driving the Just Transition and Economic Diversification Through Local Green Entrepreneurship to Explore Climate Technologies in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa – Session 2

Host: Mpumalanga Provincial Government 
Time: 12:00 to 13:00 (GST)
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Title:

The Role of Local Authorities in Climate Proofing the Built Environment –
Session 3

Host: South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Time: 13:00 to 14:30 (GST)
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Title:

Catalysing Climate Adaptation & Resilience Innovation in Africa –
Session 4

Host: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and BFA Global Catalyst Fund
Time: 15:00 to 16:00 (GST)
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Title:

Business & the Just Transition: how can credible corporate leadership enhance governance models and support implementation of the new UNFCCC work programme on just transition pathways – Session 5

Host:

BSR, The B Team and We Mean Business Coalition
Time: 16:00 to 17:00 (GST)
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Day 4: Sunday, 3 December 2023 (Health/Relief, Recovery and Peace)

Title:

Private Sector Standards and Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP)S – Session 1

Host: The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
Time: 09:00 to 10:30 (GST)
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Title:

Just Energy Transition in Low and Middle-Income Countries – Insights from UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report 2023 – Session 2

Host: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 (GST)
RSVP: Please click here to register for this Zoom event, and then add the link to your calendar.

 

Title:

The Role of Non-State Actors in Achieving Climate Ambition (Sustainability Showcase) – Session 3

Host: Scatec, Sasol, Anglo American, PwC and PolyCo
Time: 11:45 to 13:00 (GST)
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Title:

Re-imagining South Africa’s Energy Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future – Session 4

Host: Anglo American
Time: 13:00 to 14:00 (GST)
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Title:

Unlocking Innovative, Inclusive Finance to Support the African Agricultural Sector to Adapt and
Transform – Session 5

Host: Absa Group Limited
Time: 14:30 to 16:00 (GST)
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Title:

The South African Circular Economy and Climate Change – Session 6

Host: Norton Rose Fulbright
Time: 16:30 to 18:00 (GST)
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Day 5: Monday, 4 December 2023 (Finance, Trade, Gender Equity and Accountability)

Title:

Enhancing Access to Climate and Nature Finance for African Cities – Challenges and Opportunities Session 1

Host: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Time: 09:00 to 10:30 (GST)
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Title:

Just Transition Financing Mechanisms – local and international experience – Session 2

Host: Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 (GST)
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Title:

Unpacking South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan – Session 3

Host: Presidency of South Africa JET Project Management Unit
Time: 11:30 to 13:00 (GST)
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Title:

The Increasing Risk of Neglecting Environment in Financial Markets – Session 4

Host: Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation
Time: 13:00 to 14:00 (GST)
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Title:

Translating Intent to Action – The Role of Sustainable Finance – Session 5

Host: Absa Group Limited
Time: 14:15 to 16:45 (GST)
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Title:

Right Financing and Transmission Investments Critical to Transition – Session 6

Host: Eskom
Time: 16:00 to 17:00 (GST)
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Title:

Developing a Critical Minerals Strategy for Southern Africa and the African Continent – Session 7

Host: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Anglo American, Minerals Council and The African Climate Foundation (ACF)
Time: 17:00 to 18:00 (GST)
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Day 6: Tuesday, 5 December 2023 (Energy, Industry and Just Transitions)

Title:

Just and Fair Climate Action – Setting and Achieving Science Based Targets – Session 1

  Naspers
Time: 09:00 to 10:00 (GST)
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Title:

Enabling Climate Resilience Through Public and Private Sector Collaboration – Session 2

Host: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 (GST)
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Title:

Skilling for JET – The South African Case – Session 3

Host: National Business Initiative (NBI)
Time: 11:15 to 12:45 (GST)
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Title:

Sharing Challenges and Key Lessons Learned from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition – Session 4

  Presidency of South Africa JET Project Management Unit
Time: 13:00 to 14:30 (GST)
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Title:

Ensuring The Energy Transition Is Truly Just in Emerging Markets – Session 5

Host: Eskom
Time: 14:45 to 16:15 (GST)
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Title:

Inclusive Green Financing for Employment Creation – Session 6

Host: National Business Initiative (NBI)
Time: 16:30 to 17:30 (GST)
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Day 7: Wednesday, 6 December 2023 (Multi-Level Action, Urbanisation, Built Environment and Transport)

Title:

Accelerating Carbon Accounting in Emerging Economies – Session 1

Host: Naspers
Time: 09:00 to 10:00 (GST)
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Title:

International Climate Councils Network event – Session 2

Host: Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 (GST)
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Title:

Putting A Price on Carbon: How Market-Based Mechanisms can Unlock Climate Action – Session 3

Host: Sasol
Time: 11:30 to 12:30 (GST)
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Title:

Unlocking Renewable Electricity in South Africa – Session 4

Host: National Business Initiative (NBI) in Collaboration with World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Climate Group
Time: 12:30 to 13:30 (GST)
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Title:

Regional Development Approaches in Declining Coal Regions, With A Focus On Mpumalanga – Session 5

Host: Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Time: 14:00 to 15:00 (GST)
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Title:

Case Studies for Unlocking Carbon Revenue Through Tech Development to Boost Wildlife Economies and Restore Ecosystems – Session 6

Host: Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC)
Time: 15:00 to 16:00 (GST)
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Title:

Setting Up Your Workforce to Drive Your Sustainability Agenda – Session 7

Host PwC
Time: 16:00 to 17:00 (GST)
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Title:

South Africa Climate Finance Landscape – Session 8

Host: Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Time: 17:00 to 18:00 (GST)
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Title:

Launch of the South Africa Pavilion – Session 9

Host: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Time: 18:30 to 20:30 (GST)

 

Day 9: Friday, 8 December 2023 (Youth, Children, Education and Skills)

Title:

African Science for the African Position – Session 1

Host Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC)
Time: 09:00 to 10:00 (GST)
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Title:

Skilling for JET: Partnering for Inclusive Growth in Local Skills Ecosystems – Session 2

Host: National Business Initiative (NBI)
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 (GST)
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Title:

Skilling Young People for the Labour Force of Tomorrow – Session 3

Host: Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Time: 11:30 to 12:30 (GST)
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Title:

Just Transition Tag and Track Framework – Session 4

Host Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
Time: 13:00 to 14:00 (GST)
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Title:

Collaborating Towards the Attainment of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Plan – A Business Perspective – Session 5

Host: BrandSA
Time: 14:00 to 15:00 (GST)
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Title:

Just Energy Transition in South Africa – Session 6

Host: University of Witswaterand and COSATU
Time: 15:00 to 16:00 (GST)
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Title:

Disaster Management and Resilience in Context of Rapidly Changing Climate (With Focus On KZN Floods) – Session 7

Host: Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) 
Time: 16:30 to 17:30 (GST)
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Day 10: Saturday, 9 December (Nature, Land use and Oceans)

Title:

Carbon Capture and Storage Mou for Exxaro and Council of Geoscience – Session 1

Host: Exxaro and Council for Geoscience
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 (GST)
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Title:

Shaping New Narratives for a New Economy in South Africa – Presenting The New Economy Campaigns Hub – Session 2

Host The African Climate Foundation (ACF)
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 (GST)
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Title:

Nature-based Solutions to Mitigating Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change – Session 3

Host: Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA)
Time: 11:30 to 13:00 (GST)
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Title:

Applications of Blockchain in South Africa’s Energy Transition – Session 4

Host: Blockchain and Climate Institute 
Time: 13:30 to 14:30 (GST)
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Title:

Advocating for Rights-Based Climate Investment Plans in Developing Nations for a Just Energy Transition – Session 5

Host: Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)
Time: 15:15 to 16:15 (GST)
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Day 11: Sunday, 10 December 2023 (Food, Agriculture and Water)

Title:

The Food, Water and Gender Nexus – Session 1

Host: South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality 
Time: 09:00 to 10:00 (GST)
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Title:

Towards a Just Adaptation and Resilience Investment Plan – Session 2

Host Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 (GST)
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Title:

Showcasing Pockets of Excellence in The Green and Inclusive Sector in Rural and Township Landscapes and the Role of Private Sector Collaboration in the Transition to a Low – Session 3

Host: Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC
Time: 11:30 to 12:30 (GST)
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Title:

Sustainable Africa: A Comprehensive Approach to Climate Action and Social Development – Session 4

Host: Food & Trees for Africa
Time: 13:00 to 14:30 (GST)
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Title:

Climate Change Resilience in the Water Sector – Opportunities for Water Reuse as a New Asset Class to Attract Private Sector Capital – Session 5

Host: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Time: 14:30 to 15:30 (GST)
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Title:

Food Systems Transformation and Climate Resilience – Session 6

Host: IDH Sustainable Trade
Time: 16:00 to 17:00 (GST)
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Day 12: Monday, 11 December 2023 (Final Negotiations)

Title:

Just Transition and Climate Finance in Local Government – Session 1

Host: South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
Time: 10:30 to 12:00 (GST)
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Title:

Water Security is Climate Security – Sustainable Management of Water Resources Pathways – Session 2

Host: Department of Water and Sanitation 
Time: 12:30 to 13:30 (GST)
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Title:

Site Selection for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS): The Case of Mpumalanga, South Africa – Session 3

Host: Council for Geoscience
Time: 15:45 to 16:45 (GST)
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