Sasol Limited

Overall Transparency Score: 80 (Aligned)

Direct Lobbying Transparency

Area	Transparency	Score
Direct Policy Lobbying	Sasol Limited has clearly specified the policies being lobbied, including the EU Delegated Acts, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill, and Just Energy Transition Framework.	69
Lobbying Mechanism	Sasol Limited has disclosed both the specific lobbying mechanisms (formal submissions, meetings, consultations) and the target entities (European Commission, National Treasury, South African Parliament, Presidential Climate Commission).	64
Policy Outcomes Sought	Sasol Limited has outlined the government policy outcomes it aims to achieve through its lobbying efforts, such as recognition of flexible GHG allocation methodology, gradual transition from coal to a green economy, and support for carbon pricing with allowances and incentives.	72

Trade Association Lobbying Transparency

Area	Transparency	Score
Trade Association Influence	Sasol Limited has detailed what policy they are trying to influence within the trade associations, the mechanisms used (such as engagement and advocacy), and the outcomes sought. They have also stated their ongoing efforts to engage and encourage alignment with their climate-related advocacy principles.	90
Trade Association lobbying consistency	Sasol Limited has described its broad consistency with the trade associations' policy lobbying positions and provided specific details on whether its positions are consistent with or differ from the trade association's positions. For example, they have noted partial alignment with MINCOSA on carbon pricing and full alignment on other climate-related policies.	90
Trade Association policy lobbying	Sasol Limited has provided a comprehensive disclosure of its trade associations' lobbying efforts, including detailed information on the lobbying activities of the Minerals Council of South Africa (MINCOSA) and the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA). They have disclosed the specific policy or legislative outcomes the trade associations sought to influence, such as carbon pricing and renewable energy initiatives.	90

Lobbying Governance

Area	Transparency	Score
Strong Lobbying Governance	Sasol Limited has published a detailed study of its direct and indirect lobbying governance processes, including annual reviews of industry associations, alignment with its Net Zero ambition, and third-party assessments in its advocacy alignment process.	100

Disclosure Inconsistencies

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