In conversation with SASOL CEO, Simon Baloyi

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Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi joins us to unpack the energy giant’s bold and controversial strategic pivot. Despite slashing its emissions-reduction capex by up to 70%, Sasol maintains it will still meet its 30% carbon reduction target by 2030. But how?



Baloyi outlines a revised roadmap that leans on improving coal quality and restarting production at Secunda, while integrating more renewable energy solutions to balance the environmental equation. The shift comes as pressure mounts from investors frustrated with underperformance and skeptical of the company's climate commitments.
20 May 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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