General provisions

Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom is a global energy company engaged in exploration and production of natural gas, gas condensate and oil, their transportation, storage, processing and sale, as well as power generation in Russia and abroad.

PJSC Gazprom, its subsidiaries and organizations form a vertically integrated company (hereinafter referred to as the Company), in which PJSC Gazprom is the parent company that determines the overall development strategy.

PJSC Gazprom's strategy is to become a leader among global energy companies. This implies a responsible attitude towards preserving a favorable environment for present and future generations.

The environmental policy of PJSC Gazprom is based on the Constitution of the Russian Federation, federal laws and other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation, international legal documents in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources.

The Environmental Policy is a document expressing OAO Gazprom's official position regarding the Company's role and its obligations in maintaining a favorable environment in the regions where the Company operates.

The environmental policy is the basis for setting medium-term corporate environmental goals and is subject to consideration when developing programs for the Company's long-term development.

The environmental policy is brought to the attention of each employee of the Company and should become a guideline for all partners of the Company without exception.

The environmental policy is subject to revision, adjustment and improvement in case of changes in development priorities and conditions of the Company's activities in accordance with the procedures established in PJSC Gazprom's environmental management system.

Commitments of the Company

PJSC Gazprom declares its commitment to the principles of sustainable development, which means a balanced and socially acceptable combination of economic growth and preservation of a favorable environment for future generations.

Based on this, the Company assumes the following obligations, which it will fulfill and require their fulfillment from its partners, contractors and counterparties:

1. Guarantee compliance with environmental standards and requirements established by the legislation of the Russian Federation, international legal acts in the field of environmental protection and the legislation of the countries of presence.
2. Ensure the reduction of the negative impact on the environment, resource conservation, take all possible measures to preserve the climate, biodiversity and compensate for possible damage to the environment.
3. Carry out preventive actions to prevent negative impacts on the environment, which means priority of preventive measures to prevent negative impacts over measures to eliminate the consequences of such impacts.
4. Guarantee compliance with the norms and requirements for ensuring environmental safety in the development of hydrocarbon deposits on the continental shelf and in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.
5. Improve the energy efficiency of production processes, take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
6. Provide at all stages of the implementation of investment projects to minimize the risks of negative impact on the environment, including on natural objects with increased vulnerability and objects, the protection and preservation of which is of particular importance.
7. Take into account the interests and rights of indigenous peoples to lead a traditional way of life and preserve their original habitat.
8. Ensure the involvement of the Company's employees in activities to reduce environmental risks, continuous improvement of the environmental management system, and indicators in the field of environmental protection.
9. To increase the competence and awareness of the role of the Company's employees in solving issues related to environmental protection.
10. Ensure wide availability of environmental information related to the Company's activities in the field of environmental protection and decisions made in this area.

Mechanisms for fulfilling the obligations of the Environmental Policy

The main mechanisms for fulfilling the obligations of this Environmental Policy are:

• maintaining and improving the corporate environmental management system based on the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001;
• setting measurable corporate environmental goals aimed at reducing the negative impact on the environment and providing the necessary resources for measures to achieve them;
• mandatory consideration of environmental aspects and risk assessment when planning activities, developing and implementing investment projects;
• conducting industrial environmental control and monitoring, assessing the impact of the Company's business activities on the environment;
• implementation of gasification programs for Russian settlements;
• comprehensive development of the market for the use of natural gas as a gas motor fuel in the Russian Federation and abroad;
• participation of the Company in global environmental programs and projects aimed at achieving sustainable development of the regions of presence;
• stimulation of scientific research and implementation of innovative projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources and non-traditional energy resources;
• application of the best available technologies at various stages of production activities, including the procurement of technologies, materials and equipment;
• high environmental risk insurance;
• organization of study, understanding and application in practice by each employee of the Company of applicable legislative and other requirements related to the environmental aspects of activities in the regions of presence;
• improvement of the system of environmental training of the Company's employees;
• involvement of all employees of the Company in activities related to the environmental management system;
• interaction with organizations and persons interested in improving the environmental safety of the Company;
• communication of the obligations of the Environmental Policy to the attention of all persons working for the Company or on its behalf, including subcontractors working at the Company's facilities.

Public Joint Stock Company Gazprom is a global energy company engaged in exploration and production of natural gas, gas condensate and oil, their transportation, storage, processing and sale, as well as power generation in Russia and abroad.

PJSC Gazprom, its subsidiaries and organizations form a vertically integrated company (hereinafter referred to as the Company), in which PJSC Gazprom is the parent company that determines the overall development strategy.

PJSC Gazprom's strategy is to become a leader among global energy companies. This implies a responsible attitude towards preserving a favorable environment for present and future generations.

The environmental policy of PJSC Gazprom is based on the Constitution of the Russian Federation, federal laws and other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation, international legal documents in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources.

The Environmental Policy is a document expressing PJSC Gazprom's official position regarding the Company's role and its obligations in maintaining a favorable environment in the regions where the Company operates.

The environmental policy is the basis for setting medium-term corporate environmental goals and is subject to consideration when developing programs for the Company's long-term development.

The environmental policy is brought to the attention of each employee of the Company and should become a guideline for all partners of the Company without exception.

The environmental policy is subject to revision, adjustment and improvement in case of changes in development priorities and conditions of the Company's activities in accordance with the procedures established in PJSC Gazprom's environmental management system.

Commitments of the Company

PJSC Gazprom declares its commitment to the principles of sustainable development, which means a balanced and socially acceptable combination of economic growth and preservation of a favorable environment for future generations.

Based on this, the Company assumes the following obligations, which it will fulfill and require their fulfillment from its partners, contractors and counterparties:

1. Guarantee compliance with environmental standards and requirements established by the legislation of the Russian Federation, international legal acts in the field of environmental protection and the legislation of the countries of presence.
2. Ensure the reduction of the negative impact on the environment, resource conservation, take all possible measures to preserve the climate, biodiversity and compensate for possible damage to the environment.
3. Carry out preventive actions to prevent negative impacts on the environment, which means priority of preventive measures to prevent negative impacts over measures to eliminate the consequences of such impacts.
4. Guarantee compliance with the norms and requirements for ensuring environmental safety in the development of hydrocarbon deposits on the continental shelf and in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.
5. Improve the energy efficiency of production processes, take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
6. Provide at all stages of the implementation of investment projects to minimize the risks of negative impact on the environment, including on natural objects with increased vulnerability and objects, the protection and preservation of which is of particular importance.
7. Take into account the interests and rights of indigenous peoples to lead a traditional way of life and preserve their original habitat.
8. Ensure the involvement of the Company's employees in activities to reduce environmental risks, continuous improvement of the environmental management system, and indicators in the field of environmental protection.
9. To increase the competence and awareness of the role of the Company's employees in solving issues related to environmental protection.
10. Ensure wide availability of environmental information related to the Company's activities in the field of environmental protection and decisions made in this area.

Mechanisms for fulfilling the obligations of the Environmental Policy

The main mechanisms for fulfilling the obligations of this Environmental Policy are:

• maintaining and improving the corporate environmental management system based on the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001;
• setting measurable corporate environmental goals aimed at reducing the negative impact on the environment and providing the necessary resources for measures to achieve them;
• mandatory consideration of environmental aspects and risk assessment when planning activities, developing and implementing investment projects;
• conducting industrial environmental control and monitoring, assessing the impact of the Company's business activities on the environment;
• implementation of gasification programs for Russian settlements;
• comprehensive development of the market for the use of natural gas as a gas motor fuel in the Russian Federation and abroad;
• participation of the Company in global environmental programs and projects aimed at achieving sustainable development of the regions of presence;
• stimulation of scientific research and implementation of innovative projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy sources and non-traditional energy resources;
• application of the best available technologies at various stages of production activities, including the procurement of technologies, materials and equipment;
• high environmental risk insurance;
• organization of study, understanding and application in practice by each employee of the Company of applicable legislative and other requirements related to the environmental aspects of activities in the regions of presence;
• improvement of the system of environmental training of the Company's employees;
• involvement of all employees of the Company in activities related to the environmental management system;
• interaction with organizations and persons interested in improving the environmental safety of the Company;
• communication of the obligations of the Environmental Policy to the attention of all persons working for the Company or on its behalf, including subcontractors working at the Company's facilities.

2. Environmental policy of JSC GAZPROM

Gazprom has adopted an environmental policy and steadily follows its main principles, specifying specific actions taking into account the specifics of the environmental situation at the Company's enterprises.

Preserving the environment while meeting the demand for gas and its products is our duty to our contemporaries and descendants.

In Russia, the problem of environmental safety has become particularly acute. For many decades, the intensive industrial development of gigantic territories was carried out without regard to the state of the environment. As a result, all permissible pollution limits were exceeded. By the 90s of the 20th century, the problem of revising the principles of the development of society in the direction of "total humanization" of the relationship of Russians with nature arose in full growth.

Gazprom fully shares the responsibility for maintaining the natural purity of our country. This equally applies to the territories of those states to which and through which gas supplies are carried out. By supplying the planet with environmentally friendly fuel, we contribute to the preservation of the global natural and climatic complex.

Gazprom is constantly addressing the challenges of maintaining a healthy environment in the construction area of ​​its enterprises and ensuring their safe operation in the future. The level of complexity of these tasks can be properly assessed by remembering the number and scale of our facilities. With this in mind, the Company's environmental policy was developed.

For its practical implementation, a number of environmental projects are being implemented in the territories where gas is transported or produced, as well as at enterprises for its processing and storage. Research work in the field of ecology is constantly carried out. In addition, we produce equipment for our own needs that meets the highest environmental standards.

Gazprom is not limited to environmental protection measures at its enterprises. It is important for the Company to develop general scientific developments in this area and to finance environmental education and awareness programs, especially for young people. For the implementation of these programs, appropriate environmental funds were created, presenting their grants and scholarships.

2.1. Priorities of OAO Gazprom in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources

Preservation of the natural environment in the area where gas industry facilities are located;

Ensuring industrial and environmental safety of construction and operation of facilities for production, processing and transportation of hydrocarbon raw materials;

Health protection of industry workers;

Participation in ensuring the environmental safety of the regions where OAO Gazprom facilities are located (organizational, technical, financial).

The main areas of work on the implementation of environmental
policies of OAO Gazprom

Compliance with the requirements of environmental legislation, norms and rules;

Reduction of emissions and discharges of pollutants;

Reducing the amount of production waste and their timely disposal;

Resource saving at the enterprises of the industry;

Ensuring the safety and restoration of disturbed lands in the zone of influence of gas industry facilities;

Ensuring the safe operation of facilities;

Ensuring the necessary sanitary and hygienic conditions for the work of personnel;

Assistance in increasing the share of natural gas as an environmentally friendly type of fuel in the fuel and energy balances of Russian regions;

Increasing the environmental cleanliness of the industry's marketable products, certifying them for compliance with ISO 9000 international standards;

Creation of an environmental management system for the industry based on international standards ISO 14000;

Creation of a system of industrial environmental monitoring.

2.3. Ways to improve the environmental management system

Environmental management is an integral part of the overall management system for OAO Gazprom's activities. The functions and tasks of environmental management are defined by the industry “Regulations on the environmental management system”. This provision is currently being improved on the basis of international standards ISO 14000.

Important components of the system for ensuring the environmental acceptability of the construction and operation of gas industry facilities are:

Administrative activities, including both the activities of central structures and the work of environmental services of enterprises;

Assessment of the impact of construction and operation of facilities on the environment (EIA);

Environmental monitoring is a tool for checking the effectiveness of environmental protection measures;

Technical diagnostics is a means of ensuring the safe operation of equipment and pipelines.

Research work in the industry

Concerned about the conservation of nature, our company constantly conducts research in the field of protection of air and geological environments, water resources and land, develops methods for neutralizing and utilizing solid waste, protecting people from noise exposure. Despite the difficult economic situation, in 2000 the Company's subsidiaries spent more than 5.5 million rubles of their own funds on research and design work in the field of ecology. The total cost of research and development work on an environmental issue, taking into account centralized financing, amounted to about 300 million rubles.
Prominent Russian scientists, specialists from industry research and educational organizations are involved in the work.

Public Joint Stock Company Moscow United Energy Company (PJSC MIPC) is the largest heat and power company in Russia. Its main task is to reliably provide the city of Moscow with heating and hot water supply. The activities of PJSC MIPC include the production, transportation, distribution and sale of thermal energy, as well as the generation of electrical energy.

More than 95% of the population of the capital, as well as hundreds of enterprises and organizations use the services of PJSC MOEK daily. Realizing its high social role and place in creating a comfortable urban environment, PJSC MOEK not only aims at uninterrupted and high-quality supply of heat to consumers, but also strives to do this taking into account environmental values, following international principles of sustainable development.

This Environmental Policy is a document that demonstrates to all interested parties the obligations of PJSC MIPC and its management regarding the preservation and improvement of the environment. Since PJSC MIPC is a subsidiary of LLC Gazprom Energoholding, a member of the Gazprom Group, PJSC MIPC Environmental Policy is based on the Environmental Policy of PJSC Gazprom and develops its obligations in relation to its activities.

The environmental policy of PJSC MIPC applies to all personnel of PJSC MIPC, as well as to the personnel of contractors performing work and services for PJSC MIPC, and is mandatory for taking into account when making management decisions.

Obligations of PJSC MIPC

1. Comply with the norms and requirements in the field of environmental protection applicable to the activities of PJSC MIPC, established by the legislation of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow.

2.Prevent environmental pollution by improving design, optimizing production processes and using the best available technologies.

3. Strive to reduce the negative impact on the environment by increasing the energy efficiency of production processes at all stages.

4. Constantly improve the environmental management system at PJSC MIPC to ensure its effectiveness.

Promising areas of activity of PJSC MIPC in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources

The obligations of PJSC MIPC serve as the basis for determining promising areas of activity in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources.

Such activities of PJSC MIPC are:

- increasing the efficiency of the use of non-renewable natural resources and energy sources;

- minimization of negative technogenic impact on the natural and urban environment.

Actions of PJSC MIPC on the implementation of the Environmental Policy

To implement this Environmental Policy, PJSC MIPC will systematically perform the following actions:

- implement and maintain an environmental management system that meets international standards;

- consistently involve PJSC MIPC personnel in activities to reduce environmental risks and improve production environmental performance;

- introduce new technologies and methods of work that help reduce air pollution, noise pollution, land pollution, production waste generation

- provide professional and environmental education for employees of PJSC MIPC;

- ensure the availability of environmental information on the economic activities of PJSC MIPC for interested parties, the validity and transparency of decisions made that affect the implementation of the Environmental Policy.

This Environmental Policy of PJSC MIPC is a priority and is brought to the attention of every employee of PJSC MIPC.