Resetting for profitable growth

22 May 2025

Global

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Sasol’s International Chemicals business has an updated strategy focused on long-term, sustainable growth.

 

During Sasol’s recent Capital Markets Day, Antje Gerber, Executive Vice President of International Chemicals, shared how the company is resetting its foundations after a challenging period—focusing on simplifying and strengthening the business.

 

With an optimised organisational structure and clear market-facing approach, International Chemicals is poised to unlock greater value from its core strengths. These include access to cost-competitive feedstock and energy, strong customer relationships, deep technical expertise, and a focused portfolio built around surfactants and related value chains.

 

The reset strategy is based on three key areas:

 

  • A differentiated go-to-market model, tailored to the needs of commodity and specialty customers across the business lines.
  • Asset optimisation, including improved reliability and a focus on performance and impact.
  • Cost discipline achieved through a leaner more agile operating model and streamlined business structure, reducing the cost base to be more resilient in a uncertain market.
     
This reset lays the groundwork for a stronger, more focused International Chemicals business—one that can respond more effectively to customer needs and deliver on its ambition to becoming a global leader in surfactants and associated value chains.

 

Please see below Antje Gerbers full presentation during the Capital Markets Day: 

 Sasol Capital Markets Day | International Chemicals Reset | Antje Gerber