We realise that it is only by operating responsibly and in the interest of all stakeholders that we will continue to build a successful and sustainable business. First of all, this means looking after our employees by supporting their professional development and ensuring safe working conditions as well as mitigating the negative impact on the environment.

By introducing new technologies to achieve these goals and working closely with local communities, we are able to satisfy the energy needs of the world community, while promoting sustainable development.

SUEK has an ESG evaluation from S&P and is included in RAEX ESG ranking.

SUEK is compliant with the international standards

See our Approach to sustainability

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Environmental

As a company with energy, logistics and coal businesses, we acknowledge that our operations can have an impact on the environment. Therefore, an important part of our responsible approach is carefully controlling and minimising this impact as well as running proactive conservation programmes to ensure we preserve the natural environment for present and future generations.

Year priorities

Obtaining integrated environmental permits for our production assets as a confirmation of using the best available technologies (BAT) at the company’s facilities
Updating the internal environmental audit procedures to prevent violations identified by supervisory authorities
Introducing an updated contracting standard
Developing a programme to increase the share of reused and recycled waste in the Energy segment
Promoting co-generation and electrification to optimise fuel use and reduce emissions
Implementing technologies to increase the energy efficiency of our equipment

Key highlights for 2021

0 major environmental accidents

0.3 Mt of CO₂e saved due to our boiler house replacement programme

62% of SUEK’s assets passed external audits

Social

People are at the heart of our business. We are committed to creating excellent living and working conditions for our employees and the local residents in the regions where we operate, and also to bringing warmth and light into people’s homes.

Year priorities

Maintaining self-sufficiency in qualified personnel
Enhancing SUEK’s employer brand
Analysing employee engagement
Developing our talent management system
Unifying H&S corporate regulations and reporting across the Group
Updating H&S requirements for contractors
Implementing a unified health and safety information system
Supporting the regions where we operate and for the most vulnerable social groups during the pandemic

Key highlights for 2021

90% of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements

0.83 Group's LTIFR

44% of employees are members of trade unions

94% self-sufficiency in qualified personnel

>156,000 beneficiaries

101 created new social organisations

Governance

In defining corporate governance best practice, we followed clauses of the Code of Corporate Governance recommended by the Bank of Russia as well as standards set out in the UK Code of Corporate Governance. We also implement the best public disclosure practices to benefit all stakeholders.

Key highlights for 2021

50% Independent Directors including Independent Chairman

ISO Re-certification of ISO, including our Compliance system and Anti-corruption management