MEDIA RELEASE
1 February 2007

SAPREF response to the FoE campaign February 2007

SAPREF is committed to continually improving its operational and environmental performance and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

We have invested over R590m in environmental improvements in recent years; reduced sulphur dioxide emissions by 60% and adhere to a self imposed target for sulphur dioxide of 20 tons per day averaged over the year. We have a community liaison forum which meets monthly with a range of local neighbourhood groups, authorities and SAPREF management to understand and prioritise community concerns and seek mutually acceptable solutions.

Although expert opinion informed us that we did not need to replace our product transfer pipelines, we are investing R340 million to replace all seven of the lines to ensure their integrity well into the future. Work commenced in 2006 and it is anticipated will be completed in 2008.

We are actively participating in the local government-led South Durban Multi-Point plan and have contributed R2.7m to this initiative. Our annual audited stakeholder report tracks health, safety, environmental and social performance.

We remain committed to working with all community groups who are keen to improve social and environmental conditions in South Durban.

For more information please contact :
Margaret Rowe
Communications Manager
SAPREF
Tel : 031 480 1892 or 082 880 4905