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Climate FAQs

Climate FAQs

Emissions Targets and Reporting

Yes. Sasol remains committed to a 30% reduction by 2030. The Emission Reduction Roadmap (ERR) was optimised and shared at Capital Markets Day 2025.

2030 target excludes Mozambique, Natref, and most strategic units (except ROAS)

In 2025, Sasol achieved an ~20% Group net reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from our 2017 baseline. This was driven by a combination of factors:

  • Lower production volumes, which reduced gross GHG emissions by 13.5% relative to 2017.
  • Operational factors, including lower pure gas throughput, reduced steam production, and enhanced stability in the Secunda gas circuit.
  • Methodology improvements, with a revision to the emissions calculation methodology at the Secunda gas production unit, leading to a restatement of FY24 emissions.
  • Expanded Energy Reduction Roadmap (ERR) levers, now incorporating sustainable market mechanisms.
  • Carbon offsets, where 3.8 Mt CO₂e credits were retired by SA Energy and Chemicals, contributing significantly to the 19% net reduction from the 2017 baseline.
  • Energy efficiency gains, with Group energy efficiency improving by 2.9% year-on-year, particularly at Secunda Operations and Chemicals Eurasia.

The reduction was primarily driven by a decline in Scope 1 emissions, partially offset by an increase in Scope 2 emissions due to higher electricity imports as internal electricity generation decreased.

Climate Strategy and Implementation

Sasol’s ERR reflects responsible action to reduce GHG emissions while increasing long term value. Building on this foundation, Sasol announced its optimised ERR at the May 2025 Capital Markets Day. An integrated approach to innovation and profitability continues to drive this optimisation, supported by strategic roadmaps that ensure regulatory compliance while unlocking resilient and attractive growth pathways.

CMD 2025 revealed an optimised ERR with revised decarbonisation levers and strategies, aligned to Sasol’s climate commitments and operational realities.

Executive incentives are linked to short- and long-term emissions performance. Transparent reporting is maintained.

Climate Reporting

Climate information is now integrated throughout the Integrated Report to reflect its strategic importance.

Sasol maintained its CDP Climate Change score of A- in the 2025 disclosure cycle, reflecting continued performance and transparency in climate-related reporting. Regular benchmarking ensures alignment with global best practices. Sasol’s current sustainability report follows GRI, while its climate reporting is increasingly being aligned with ISSB/IFRS S2. Its disclosures are reviewed and updated annually.

Through climate dialogues, investor roadshows, community forums, and international platforms like the UN Global Compact. The company also responds to ESG rating agencies and sustainability benchmarks.

Sasol publishes:

  • CDP Climate Change Questionnaire
  • Integrated Report
  • GHG Inventory

Renewable Energy (RE)

Sasol is among the largest purchasers of renewable energy in South Africa, supporting the country’s just energy transition. In FY26, Sasol secured a total of 1,37GW of RE of which 1,2GW is to support internal consumption, and 165 to service external customers including the strategic partnership with Discovery Green through Ampli energy. As a result, Sasol delivered on our initial 1,2GW commitment ahead of schedule and remains on track to achieve its revised 2GW ambition by 2030, as outlined in May 2025 at the Capital Markets Day (CMD).

To date, ~510MW is operational which is inclusive of the 97,5MW Damlaagte PV Facility which achieved commercial operation in August 2025, and the 330MW from the Impofu wind cluster which achieved commercial operation in June 2026. In February 2026, Sasol achieved financial close on an additional 300MW hybrid solar and 660MWh battery energy storage system, further diversifying the technology mix – this is currently under construction, with commercial operation planned for 2028.

These projects are key enablers of Sasol’s decarbonisation roadmap and its ambition to reduce CO₂ emissions from Secunda operations by 30% by 2030.
 

Via power purchase agreements (PPAs) and behind-the-meter projects, delivering cost savings and emissions reductions.

Carbon Tax and Lobbying

No. Sasol engages through public consultations and communicates business impacts to National Treasury.

Yes. Relevant records from 2021–2023 have been disclosed under PAIA; positions are available on Sasol’s website.

A 12-month cycle was too short to capture meaningful change. Reviews are now every 3 years unless material changes occur.