Sasol Sustainability Report 2018

Our major specialty chemicals functional product clusters include products that respond to customer needs in delivering downstream, value-chain sustainability benefits. Selected examples are shown below: For more information refer to our UNGC COP on www.sasol.com (in the downloads tab). During the reporting period, we continued to respond to customer queries on various product stewardship related matters. In 2018, as a result of customer engagement, three sustainability audits were conducted by third parties at three of our production facilities globally. The results of these audits confirm our performance (EcoVadis gold rating), which has continued to improve over the years. In 2017, we were rated in the top 5% of evaluated chemical companies globally. In 2018, Performance Chemicals received a sustainability performance award from a major international customer. A new initiative was also launched in South Africa to engage our key customers in implementing product stewardship and Responsible Care © practices at their own sites. In addition, we provided product awareness and training to some of our customers. Engaging key stakeholders We continue to engage key stakeholders globally including various chemical industry associations which consider life-cycle management issues for raw materials and finished products derived from them. Under the auspices of the International Council of Chemicals Associations (ICCA) Responsible Care ® in Africa Task Force, we support the adoption of the Responsible Care ® initiative Kenya. ALCOHOL AND SURFACTANTS Product cluster Product example Cold wash detergents and dry cleaning solvents Sustainability benefits imparted Our detergent alcohols enable the production of surfactants for detergents that allow use of lower temperatures for cleaning of fabrics. This improves overall energy consumption in the product lifecycle in addition to other benefits such an increased lifetime of garments. We produce an approved alternative dry-cleaning solvent to perchloroethylene, which is less volatile and reduces health risks to dry cleaning operators. INORGANICS Product example Ultra high purity aluminas (UHPA) Sustainability benefits imparted As a support for catalysts, UHPA enables refineries to meet stringent final fuel specifications, reduce air emissions from their direct operations and also serves as a support for particulate emission filters in vehicle diesel engines. UHPA enables the production of LEDs, which, when used in lighting applications, enables greenhouse gas emission reductions relative to conventional incandescent bulbs. FISCHER-TROPSCH (FT) HARD WAXES Product example Waxes Sustainability benefits imparted In candles, FT waxes displace paraffin and palm fat candles. In construction applications, these waxes are emulsified and then applied in reconstructed fibreboards which are used indoors for flooring, construction material or wooden equipment. Relative to paraffin wax, less FT wax is required per unit of fibreboard, reducing volatile organic compound emissions. FT waxes used for asphalt modification result in lower energy consumption (reduced asphalt production temperature), reduced emissions and enhanced pavement performance and durability. In South Africa we work with government in advancing our common goals relating to the SAICM and in reviewing regulatory frameworks on safe chemicals management. Data and assurance Environmental and product sustainability Safety, Social and Ethics About this report Sasol Sustainability Report 2018 35