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INTRODUCTION
SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AGAINST OUR FOCUS AREAS
SAFE AND ENDURING OPERATIONS
DATA AND ASSURANCE
ANNEXURES
SAFE AND ENDURING OPERATIONS // Ethics
OUR COMMITMENT //
OUR GROUP
APPROACH
Promoting high ethical standards and combating corruption throughout
our sphere of influence is an important part of our drive to deliver social
value through our core activities.
The philosophy of our Group Ethics Office is to enable
business success on the earned foundation and reputation
that Sasol is an ethical company that not only does things
right but does the right things.
Sasol’s approach to ethics is principles-based and anchored in the company’s shared Values.
Sound ethical values are a cornerstone of our business and our Code of Conduct (our Code)
underpins the manner in which we manage our business and how we behave. Our approach
to the management of ethics includes programmes which are both proactive and reactive in
nature. In particular we ensure that all reports of potential transgressions are investigated
and resolved. We express zero tolerance for any unethical behaviour including discrimination,
victimisation and harassment in all its forms. The Sasol Anti-Bribery policy further prohibits
all forms of corruption including facilitation payments, excessive gifts, entertainment or
hospitality as well as inappropriate social investment activities.
2 118 employees completed the managing gifts, entertainment
and hospitality training.
Competition training undertaken for 99% of target audience.
PERFORMANCE
SASOL ETHICSLINE
WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
The Sasol EthicsLine can be accessed telephonically
or in writing and is available 24 hours a day/seven
days a week in South Africa, United States,
United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Germany,
Mozambique, France, Netherlands, Slovakia,
Hong Kong and Italy.
appointment irregularities, unacceptable
behaviour and fraud and misrepresentation.
Out of the 108 substantiated allegations;
People contacting the EthicsLine can be assisted
in South African languages and the languages of
some of the regions we operate. These include
Mandarin, Portuguese, Italian, French, Dutch,
Spanish, Slovakian and German.
" 19 related to disrespect
In FY23, we received 449 calls on our EthicsLine,
some of which had multiple allegations, around
29% more than in FY22. The most frequent
reported misconduct related to unfair treatment,
" 27 related to unfairness
" 31 related to dishonesty
" 31 related to irresponsibility
15 of the cases related to dishonesty are still
undergoing disciplinary actions and awaiting final
sanctions. The other substantiated investigations
resulted in management actions.
Sasol promotes a culture in which all
stakeholders and employees are encouraged
to speak up and report unethical, illegal, or
undesirable conduct involving Sasol and those
engaged with it, without fear of retaliation
and reprisal. Sasol has zero tolerance for any
victimisation or retaliation against any
whistleblower who in good faith makes a report
or against any witnesses who supports an
ethics investigation.
Everyone who deals with ethics call reports
and the investigation thereof is bound by strict
confidentiality obligations. Whistleblowers have
the option to remain anonymous. Our
whistleblower policy outlines and encourages
all stakeholders to report unethical behaviour.
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ANTI-BRIBERY, ANTI-TRUST
AND COMPETITION LAW
We provide annual training on compliance and
ethics. Our guidelines, standards and procedures
are updated regularly in line with changes in
the law.
Sasol rolled out four separate compliance
training modules in FY23. The compliance
training included competition law, anti-bribery,
sanctions and business and human rights.
Sasol conducted a risk assessment and rolled
out the compliance training to the employees
identified as posing a higher risk of being
exposed to compliance risks. The process targets
employees on role category execution and above
who have to confirm compliance.