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Khulumani Support Group Human Rights Compliance Assessment November 24, 2006 SASOL: A Case Study

Khulumani Support Group Human Rights Compliance Assessment November 24, 2006 SASOL: A Case Study. Human Rights Compliance Assessment Capacity Building Project. Role of Government and Civil Society in the realization of human rights

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Khulumani Support Group Human Rights Compliance Assessment November 24, 2006 SASOL: A Case Study

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  1. Khulumani Support Group Human Rights Compliance Assessment November 24, 2006 SASOL: A Case Study

  2. Human Rights Compliance AssessmentCapacity Building Project • Role of Government and Civil Society in the realization of human rights • Danish Institute for Human Rights & The Humanistisch Overleg Mensenrechten (HOM) • Bringing the project to South Africa

  3. Sasol, Ltd. and Khulumani Support Group

  4. Contribute to the protection and promotion of HR Evaluate compliance with International and Domestic HR law Provide commentary on experience with HRCA Quick Check Project Overview

  5. Country Risk Assessment Legislative Analysis Desk Research Field Research Research Approach

  6. Community Employee & Labour Environmental Management Engaging Stakeholders

  7. Freedom from Discrimination Own Property Just and Favourable Work Conditions Adequate Standard of Living Health and Safety Adequate Food Education Adequate Housing Frd’m of Association Freedom of Torture, Cruel, Inhumane Frd’m Forced Labour Privacy Family Life Cultural Life Supply Chain Mngt Government Areas of Risk

  8. Does the company ensure that its compensation, benefit plans and employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria? • The company has a method for ensuring that company benefits and services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner • Hiring managers receive training regarding the company’s non-discrimination policies • Worker’s representatives confirm that the company’s employment practices are non-discriminatory

  9. Legislation Equality is a non-derogable right Affirmative Stance on workplace equity Sasol’s Efforts Code of Ethics UN Global Compact Freedom from Discrimination

  10. Legislation National Health Act South African Social Security Agency Occupational Health and Safety Act Sasol’s Effort Sasol HIV/AIDS Response Programme Employee Assistance Programme Land remediation and rehabilitation Right to Health

  11. Supply Chain Management Does the company screen and monitor all major suppliers, contractors, sub-suppliers, joint venture partners, and other major business associates for commitment on human rights/social issues? “No detailed monitoring is currently undertaken into the potential impact of our activities on human rights throughout our sphere of influence.” - Sasol

  12. Successes Depth of Indicators Policy & Performance Indicators Stakeholder participation Ability to Store Data Challenges Reporting Fatigue HRCA is a broad tool Learning Curve Access to Information Online Interface Research Results

  13. Moving Forward • Dealing with the Sasol mindset? • The different roles of civil society • Marketing Aspect

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