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in a stronger, more coordinated governance structure and strategy development process. We expect this to enhance the effectiveness of SH&E performance through greater shared learning and standardisation of best practices. This will be achieved by establishing coordinated communities of specialists who will be transferred from their current positions at the business units to a centralised shared services function. 

## A strong compliance focus 

Part of our broader compliance-related activities entails an enhanced focus on compliance with SH&E legislation. During the year, we strengthened aspects of our compliance programme, including additional compliance monitoring actions. 

We continued to participate in the development of new policies and legislation in 2010, both on our own and through representative bodies. We monitor and report annually on the potential risks associated with laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate. 

## Engaging in stakeholder dialogue on sustainable development issues 

In addition to our interactions with various stakeholders almost daily, over the past few years we have also entered into dialogue with some stakeholders specifically on sustainable development issues. The aim of these consultations has been to identify and respond to our stakeholders’ interests, and to understand their views regarding our performance. These consultations have included externally facilitated processes with trade unions, employees, investors, non-governmental organisations and community representatives, as well as academics and researchers. 

## Participating in global initiatives 

As a global operation actively engaged in different regional markets, Sasol participates in various international 

sustainable development initiatives. Since 2001, we have been a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), an international initiative of the United Nations and business that addresses human rights, labour, environmental and corruption issues through a commitment to ten principles. In March 2008, we endorsed the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate. We also participate in the Global Product Strategy (GPS) initiative of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) that is designed to improve product stewardship in the global chemical industry. We support the principles of the Extractive Industries’ Transparency Initiative (EITI), and we are considering full endorsement of the EITI. 

We are corporate members of numerous local and international business, engineering, scientific and other organisations. We play an active role in the development and implementation of Responsible Care® initiatives and participate in various working groups of the European Chemical Industries’ Council (CEFIC) and South African Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA). 

Sasol once again qualified for inclusion in the 2010 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), and was ranked global leader in the oil and gas producers’ sector with an overall score of 76%. This was an improvement on our score of 75% in 2009. 

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Independent accounts of our recent stakeholder processes on sustainable development are provided in our online sustainable development report. 

A list of our key memberships is available in our online report. 

## Recognised for our sustainability reporting and performance 

We have been recognised as among the leaders in corporate sustainable development reporting since our fi rst stand-alone environmental report in 1996, having won numerous awards from independent panels. 

This year we received the following accolades for our reporting and performance practices: 

o Ranked global sector leader of the DJSI for the Oil and Gas Producers’ sector. 

o Achieved highest score in a GRI benchmarking review of 399 South African companies by Sustainability Services. 

o Ranked first for SA companies “making the greatest effort to address environmental impacts” and third for SA companies “with the best public reputation for addressing environmental issues” in an independent survey of the views of 100 South African companies conducted by the Trialogue consultancy. 

o Included in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s “2009 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index” for South African companies. 

