Principles of the environmental policy
“Sustainable development of the Russian Federation, high quality of life and health of its people, as well as national security cannot be achieved without conservation of natural systems and maintenance of the environment”.
From the Environmental Doctrine of Russia
OJSC “Surgutneftegas”, one of the Russian oil majors, is fully aware of its social responsibility for nature protection and resources conservation in all regions where it operates.
Introduction of environmental management practices helps the Company mitigate environmental risks and cut costs on the back of governmental and international nature protection law enforcement. As a result, ecological compatibility of production process becomes a serious competitive factor of the Company.
Furthermore, the engineering and conservation approach to fulfilling production tasks contributes to latest scientific and technical developments. This is particularly true for the oil and gas sector which now becomes a driving force behind the development of new technological solutions for lower nature, resources and energy consumption.
By investing heavily in nature protection programs, Surgutneftegas is investing in its future and improving the living environment in the areas of its activity. The steps towards environmental safety of operations contribute to the positive image of the Company in the society, government authorities, and business community.
Surgutneftegas values its reputation of a good corporate citizen and is always open for a dialogue with every party committed to sustainable development and sound environmental behavior.
The Company’s environmental policy focused on balanced development of production, social sphere, community and nature protection is based on laws and regulations of the Russian Federation and its entities, as well as principles of international conventions and treaties.
Fundamental principles of the Company’s environmental policy include:
• continuous improvement of nature conservation and environmental management in Surgutneftegas’ divisions;
• industrial and ecological safety in line with up-to-date international standards and requirements;
• reduced and lower toxic waste and pollutants discharge against higher production output through best available technology and scientific achievements;
• sustainable utilization of natural resources based on low impact and resource saving technology;
• consistent enforcement of industrial and environmental safety requirements;
• environmental monitoring in the areas of the Company’s operations;
• lower industrial impact of new facilities achieved through comprehensive preparation of preliminary design and project documentation;
• continuous improvement of the personnel’s environmental skills;
• transparency of the Company’s environmental efforts.
