Sasol Integrated Report 2024 - Book - Page 21
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
BUSINESSES
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S STATEMENT
KEY MESSAGES
We will sustainably improve the lives of our customers
and communities, empowered by inspired people.
Simon Baloyi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dear stakeholders
I am honoured to present my first statement
to you as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Having already dedicated over 20 years to Sasol,
I have witnessed firsthand how innovation is
woven into the very fabric of the company’s
identity. Our predecessors revolutionised energy
production by pioneering the commercialisation
of oil from coal using Fischer-Tropsch technology
– a process we have refined over seven decades.
Building on this legacy is a privilege, as we chart
a course toward a sustainable future.
My guiding vision
The journey to reach our aspired future, is deeply personal to me.
Growing up in a rural South African community without amenities
like running water, electricity, and sanitation, I quickly learned the
value of resourcefulness and community.
We drew water from a well, taking only what we needed and
ensuring enough remained for everyone else. These experiences
taught me the importance of stewardship and demonstrated
the power of collective effort in overcoming challenges.
At Sasol, we face our own set of challenges, both internal and
external. Yet, I am confident that with bold and innovative steps,
we can transform these challenges into opportunities.
My vision for Sasol is to sustainably improve the lives of our
customers and communities, empowered by inspired people.
This vision is more than a statement to me; it is a commitment
to placing our customers at the heart of everything we do, working
collaboratively to solve their most complex challenges, and
positioning Sasol as their partner of choice.
Central to this vision is our investment in the people of Sasol.
By cultivating a safe and inclusive environment and fostering critical
capabilities, we will reignite our innovation spirit.
Our proactive engagement with key stakeholders – including our
host governments, fenceline communities, and providers of capital
– will enable us to balance business needs with broader societal
expectations. I refer to this as the ‘opportunity space’, where
sustainable growth and shared value creation ensure that
no one is left behind.
MY VISION FOR SASOL IS TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITIES, EMPOWERED BY INSPIRED PEOPLE
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Actions to improve safety
Balanced approach to
sustainability
Business streamlined
to reduce complexity
