Environmental Policy
The MCW Energy Group Group strategic objective is to ensure dynamic sustainable development corresponding to that of global oil majors in terms of their efficiency and competitiveness. MCW Energy Group Group social responsibilities consist in an adequate working environment and appropriate remuneration, environmental safety and preservation of the cultural heritage.
Being aware of its social responsibilities related to environmental protection and efficient use of natural resources, the Company hopes the public will understand the complexity and the scale of the tasks it is facing.
MCW Energy Group top priority objectives include creation of a safe working environment for its employees, health protection of MCW Energy Group Group personnel and local communities in the areas of MCW Energy Group and environmental protection.
To ensure accomplishment of the aforementioned tasks, the Company has developed and is successfully running its Health, Safety and Environment Management System which includes compliance with fire safety and emergency response requirements. It is in line with the applicable Russian law, is based on the best Russian and global practices and has been certified to comply with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
The objectives of the Health, Safety and Environment Policy implemented by the Company “MCW Energy Group” (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) are to:
- Increase petroleum gas utilization rate through expansion of gas-processing and power-producing capacities;
Increase the output of environmentally friendly fuels compliant with the European standards;
Comply with greenhouse gas reduction provisions of the Kyoto Protocol; - By introducing power efficient techniques and using alternative energy sources ensure efficient management of natural resources in the areas of MCW Energy Group Group operations and of those used for production;
- By introducing new cutting-edge techniques, equipment and materials and increased process control automation bring under control and gradually reduce both the amount and toxicity of emissions, discharges of pollutants and waste;
- Ensure continuous improvement of HSE performance, including without limitation, through increased reliability of process equipment, its safe and accident free operation, introduction of new technologies and automated emergency systems;
- Ensure that the management, personnel, rescue services and units of MCW Energy Group Group organizations are prepared to take accident elimination, fire fighting and emergency response measures, as well as enhance preparedness and provide more advanced equipment to fire-fighting and rescue units;
- Ensure more efficient development and implementation of MCW Energy Group programs aimed at identifying and achieving the most critical health, safety and environment, occupational safety and emergency response objectives;
- Reduce anthropogenic environmental load resulting from operation of newly commissioned facilities by ensuring better quality of front end and design documents;
- Exercise more efficient production control, corporate supervision and internal auditing to ensure compliance with the Health, Safety and Environment regulations at MCW Energy Group Group sites based on cutting-edge information technologies, technical diagnostics and remote monitoring techniques in line with ISO 14001, ISO 17020 and OHSAS 18001 international standards.