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DATA AND ASSURANCE
Independent assurance report to the directors of Sasol Limited
(Scope 3) year ended 30 June 2020
We have performed our limited assurance engagement in respect of the sustainability key performance indicators for the year ended
30 June 2020.
Our evaluation included performing such procedures as we
considered necessary which included:
The subject matter comprises the sustainability key performance indicators conducted in accordance with management’s basis of
preparation, as prepared by the responsible party, during the year ended 30 June 2020.
• Interviewed management and senior executives to obtain
an understanding of the internal control environment, risk
assessment process and information systems relevant to
the sustainability reporting process for the selected key
performance indicators;
The terms of management’s basis of preparation comprise the criteria by which the company's compliance is to be evaluated for purposes
of our limited assurance engagement. The sustainability key performance indicator is as follows:
Limited assurance
Selected sustainability information
Unit of measure
Boundary
Greenhouse gases: Carbon dioxide (CO2) – indirect (Scope 3) – Fuel and
energy related activities
Tonnes
Group
30
Greenhouse gases: Carbon dioxide (CO2) – indirect (Scope 3) – Wastegenerated in operations
Tonnes
Group
30
Greenhouse gases: Carbon dioxide (CO2) – indirect (Scope 3) – Business
travel
Tonnes
Group
30
Greenhouse gases: Carbon dioxide (CO2) – indirect (Scope 3) – Use of sold
products
Tonnes
Group
30
Directors’ responsibility
The directors being the responsible party, and where appropriate,
those charged with governance are responsible for the
sustainability key performance indicator information, in accordance
with management’s basis of preparation.
The responsible party is responsible for:
• Ensuring that the key performance indicator information
is properly prepared and presented in accordance with
management’s basis of preparation;
• Confirming the measurement or evaluation of the underlying key
performance indicators against the applicable criteria, including
that all relevant matters are reflected in the key performance
indicator information and;
• Designing, establishing and maintaining internal controls
to ensure that the key performance indicator information
is properly prepared and presented in accordance with
management’s basis of preparation.
Assurance Practitioner’s responsibility
We conducted our assurance engagement in accordance with the
International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000
(Revised), Assurance Engagements Other Than Audits or Reviews
of Historic Financial Information. This standard requires us to
comply with ethical requirements and to plan and perform our
limited assurance engagement with the aim of obtaining limited
assurance regarding the subject matter of the engagement.
We shall not be responsible for reporting on any sustainability
key performance indicators events and transactions beyond the
period covered by our limited assurance engagement.
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• Obtained an understanding of internal controls relevant to the
audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control;
• Inspected supporting documentation and performing analytical
review procedures; and
• Evaluated whether the selected key sustainability performance
indicator disclosures are consistent with our overall knowledge
and experience of sustainability processes.
In a limited assurance engagement, the procedures performed
vary in nature and timing from, and are less in extent than for,
a reasonable assurance engagement. Consequently, the level
of assurance obtained in a limited assurance engagement is
substantially lower than the assurance that would have been
obtained had we performed a reasonable assurance engagement.
Accordingly, we do not express a reasonable assurance opinion
about whether the key performance indicator information has
been properly prepared and presented, in all material respects,
in accordance with management’s basis of
Conclusion
Based on our work described in this report, nothing has come to
our attention that causes us to believe that the sustainability key
performance indicators are not prepared, in all material respects,
in accordance with management’s basis of preparation.
Our assurance engagement does not constitute an audit or review
of any of the underlying information conducted in accordance with
International Standards on Auditing or International Standards on
Review Engagements and accordingly, we do not express an audit
opinion or review conclusion.
We believe that our evidence obtained is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our limited assurance
conclusion.
Independence and Other Ethical
Requirements
We have complied with the independence and other ethical
requirements of Sections 290 and 291 of the Independent
Regulatory Board for Auditors’ Code of Professional Conduct
for Registered Auditors (Revised January 2018) and Parts 1
and 3 of the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ Code
of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors (Revised
November 2018) (together the IRBA Codes), which are founded
on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional
competence and due care, confidentiality and professional
behaviour. The IRBA Codes are consistent with the corresponding
sections of the International Ethics Standards Board for
Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional
Accountants and the International Ethics Standards Board
for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional
Accountants (including International Independence Standards)
respectively. Deloitte and Tholisiwe apply the International
Standard on Quality Control 1, Quality Control for Firms that
Perform Audits and Reviews of Financial Statements and Other
Assurance and Related Services Engagements and accordingly
maintains a comprehensive system of quality control, including
documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with
ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal
and regulatory requirements.
Deloitte & Touche
Registered Auditors
Tholisiwe Chartered Accountants Inc
Registered Auditors
Per Mark Victor
Partner
28 July 2021
Per Georgina Tekie
Chief Executive Officer
28 July 2021
5 Magwa Crescent
Waterfall City, Waterfall
169 Garsfontein Road
Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria
Private Bag X6, Gallo Manor, 2052
South Africa
Summary of work performed
We have performed our procedures on the sustainability key
performance indicator transactions of the Company, as prepared
by management in accordance with management’s basis of
preparation for the year ended 30 June 2020.
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