Sasol is committed to safe and responsible distribution of our products and to proactively mitigate any potential ‘in transit’ incidents. Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements regarding transporting, handling and storage of our products, as well as prevention of incidents and responsible management of incidents, remains a minimum imperative.
Sasol conducts an emergency response simulation in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province on N4
Demonstrating its commitment to safety and community protection, Sasol conducted a comprehensive Product Transportation Offsite Emergency Response Exercise in Mbombela in November 2024. This collaborative initiative, involving public and private stakeholders, tested emergency preparedness for hazardous material transport and reinforced Sasol’s world-class safety culture.
The exercise yielded key insights including highlighting strong initial response capabilities, the need for enhanced personal safety practices, and the importance of clear inter-agency communication. It also informed updates to emergency protocols, reducing operational risk and strengthening environmental and community safeguards.
This initiative is a testament to Sasol’s values in action. By continuously investing in preparedness, collaboration, and learning, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to being a caring citizen and living our core value to Be Safe.
Through partnerships and proactive engagement, it highlights how we work with our stakeholders to embed a world-class safety culture at every touch point in the product delivery value-chain.
Strengthening logistics risk management and operational efficiency
Sasol has embedded the internationally recognised SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment for Sustainability) framework into its logistics operations to ensure rigorous evaluation of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) across key performance areas, including safety, environmental compliance, and corporate responsibility.
Following the transition of SQAS-AFRICA audit responsibilities to the Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA), Sasol has strategically reallocated its internal audit resources to strengthen internal assurance capabilities. This shift enables Sasol to maintain influence over industry standards through CAIA forums, while benefiting from more independent, industry-led audits and contributing to industry upskilling through the sharing of SQAS institutional knowledge. This evolution signals Sasol’s continued commitment to operational excellence, risk mitigation, and sustainable value creation across its logistics network.
Driving road logistics safety through awareness, training, and strategic partnerships
Sasol continues to prioritize safety and collaboration in the transport of hazardous materials through targeted community and stakeholder engagement. In Mbombela, awareness roadshows and structured training sessions equipped over 300 first responders and community members with critical knowledge on hazardous goods and emergency response. These sessions have proven essential in empowering both communities and emergency personnel to respond effectively and safely to incidents involving hazardous materials. Complementing this, the 2024 Transporter Forum brought together contracted transporters under the theme “Compliance Creates Sustainability,” reinforcing Sasol’s commitment to embedding safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term resilience across its logistics operations. These initiatives reflect Sasol’s proactive approach to fostering safer communities and a more sustainable supply chain.