2022 Sasol Sustainability Report - Book - Page 50
INTRODUCTION
SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AGAINST OUR FOCUS AREAS
DATA AND ASSURANCE
RESILIENCE IN A LOW-CARBON FUTURE
Climate change
We have set a bold ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2050 to sustainably decarbonise.
We have tripled our 2030 emission-reduction target for our Sasol Energy and
Chemicals Businesses.
OUR APPROACH
Sasol is a significant emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) and as a result we have set GHG targets
and have developed emission-reduction roadmaps for 2030 and 2050 to progressively decarbonise
our operations. Our approach is focused on:
• sustainable feedstocks like green hydrogen, renewables and sustainable carbon at scale, since
Sasol’s FT technology is agnostic to the type of feedstock;
• accelerating our transformational changes through partnerships, technology and innovation
aligned to our Purpose;
• advancing our transparency and disclosure as we transform using the TCFD guidelines; and
• advocating for enabling climate change policy to advance Future Sasol that supports the intent
of the Paris Agreement, taking into account our national circumstances.
WHAT WE ARE DOING
PERFORMANCE
In executing against a 30% GHG reduction by 2030 for both Sasol Energy and Chemicals we are:
We are applying
a three-pillar
emission-reduction
framework.
We will Reduce
our emissions,
Transform our
business and
Shift our portfolio.
Key mitigation
actions include
progressing the
large-scale
deployment of
renewables,
use gas as a
transition feedstock
from coal and to
green hydrogen
as our long-term
sustainable
feedstock.
• Increasing our renewable energy procurement drive from 600 to 1 200 MW by 2030
for Sasol Energy.
• Aiming for 100% purchased renewable electricity for Sasol Chemicals by 2026.
• Entered into strategic partnerships to catalyse our green hydrogen aspiration.
• Setting up Sasol ecoFT to drive Power to Liquids applications for the green hydrogen
economy using our FT technology to produce sustainable fuels and chemicals.
• Continuing to take steps to understand and respond to current and projected future
weather and climate risk for our business and surrounding communities.
• The sum of GHG emissions from methane, nitrous oxides and carbon dioxide (Scope 1)
are expressed as carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) emitted and reported as direct scope 1
CO2e. Our 2022 direct scope 1 CO2e GHG emissions decreased which is attributed to reduced
production rates.
• We acknowledge the need to reduce our scope 3 emissions particularly focused on
category 11 – use of energy product. These emission reductions are directly tied to delivery of
a Future Sasol that produces sustainable fuels and chemicals over time these products will,
displace our fossil fuel products.
GHG emissions CO2e (kilotons)
• Advocating for recognition for a phased transition of our operations in European
Union policy which is currently limiting market access for low-carbon products
from developing countries.
Direct scope 1
Indirect scope 2
• Creating an ecosystem of partners to contribute to the reduction prohibitive costs
of green hydrogen.
In addition, we have set a 20% scope 3 category 11: use of energy products emissions
reduction target by 2030, off a 2019 baseline for the Energy Business.
• As part of the scope 3 programme focusing on all 15 categories of emissions, we are
developing a scope 3 Category 11 emission-reduction roadmap to support our target.
We are also working collaboratively with customers and suppliers to reduce scope 3
emissions across our value chains.
Indirect scope 3
GHG intensity (CO2 e/ton of product meant for external sale)
2021
57 204
60 388
6 367
5 495
37 557
3,84
38 816
3,63
• The lower emissions profile relative to 2021 is largely attributable to reduced production
rates and operational challenges.
• Limited assurance on four of the scope 3 categories.
For further detail on our climate change response refer to our CCR .
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