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CLIMATE CHANGE IN BUSINESS PROCESSES
Adapting to climate change (CONTINUED)
Enhancing the resilience of our
fenceline communities
Fenceline community resilience is a key
component of our adaptation response.
Targeted interventions addressing physical
risks are undertaken. Reducing community
and economic vulnerability, increasing water
efficiency and food security is prioritised.
Climate change effects
Corporate Social Investment Activities
Heavy rains, flooding, overflow and cyclones
Projects we are progressing are indicated below
and further information can be found in the
SR
on page 28.
Environmental education
Offset initiatives
High temperatures
Drought
Farmer development programme
Wind
Water supply
Water Conservation (WASH)
Access to clean energy
Enterprise development
Outcomes
Impact
Reduced community vulnerability
Reduced risk of heat-related illness
Enhanced water efficiency
Resilient physical infrastructure
Just and resilient communities
that thrive in sustainable economies
Climate change
adaptation response
Reduced economic vulnerability
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Community food gardens in
Sasolburg and Secunda
Cyclone relief in Mozambique
Our operations in Mozambique reside
in a cyclone zone. Previous cyclones (eg
Cyclone Favio in 2007) have resulted in
significant infrastructure damage and
community displacement, necessitating
support. In response, Sasol proactively
sets aside an annual cyclone emergency
relief fund for immediate care and
reconstruction for the community.
Community-based food gardens are an important
component of Sasolburg's adaptation response. They
provide sustainable high-end vegetables for local business
around the Free State province. Currently three projects
are on semi-commercial scale and 8-10 projects are
envisaged. The food gardens project provides information
that can be shared and replicated in an appropriate
format and manner acceptable by other communities.
The initiative will articulate and demonstrate the need for
knowledge on adaptation by integrating and building on
established coping strategies of communities.
Cyclone Eloise was one of the strongest
cyclones impacting Mozambique. Sasol’s
processing plant made the necessary
provisions and no damages, injuries
or production interruptions were
experienced. Communities were however
impacted and the relief fund is being used
to assist.
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Secunda Farmer Development
Programme
NBI adaptation
partnership
The African Farmers Association of South Africa
(AFASA) aims to empower small-scale farmers through
mentorship, skills transfer and awareness on relevant
adaptation projects.
Sasol is collaborating with the NBI on
key bankable community resilience
projects. The identified projects are
adaptation opportunities for the
broader South African economy and
hold significant ability to be scaled in
the future. Further details on these
projects will be shared once feasibility
has been undertaken.
Food security is a key adaptation issue and we have
partnered with AFASA on the basis of its vast experience
in this area. Our project is focused on Mpumalanga,
South Africa, which is prone to experiencing extended
droughts and severe storm events impacting farmers.
Through Buhle Farmers Academy, 300 farmers have
been trained. Graduates are equipped with the skills to
grow into small- and large-scale farmers in and around
our communities.
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