2.1. The Gazprom Group’s Contribution to Achieving the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2021

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As a key actor in shaping a competitive economic landscape of the Russian Federation, the Gazprom Group has numerous environmental and social commitments and makes a significant contribution to the well-being of the present and future generations.

As part of the relevant efforts, Gazprom facilitates the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation until 2030 Determined by Decree No. 474 of the President of the Russian Federation On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation through 2030 dated July 21, 2020 and the targets of Russia’s national projects until 2024, which are aligned with the global UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

PJSC Gazprom’s Board of Directors resolved that the Gazprom Group would focus on the following UN SDGs3 that are aligned with the Group’s key performance indicators specified in the Gazprom Group’s Sustainability Policy:

 

SDG 3 — Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

 

SDG 4 — Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for al.

 

SDG 7 — Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

SDG 8 — Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

SDG 9 — Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

SDG 13 — Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

All the figures provided relate to 2021. If comparisons are made, the data are compared with the previous reporting period

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Target 1.2

By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty according to national definitions

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Decent and effective jobs and successful enterprise
  • Preservation of the population, the health and welfare of the people
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Creating employment opportunities and ensuring employment is guaranteed
  • Ensuring an adequate standard of living for employees and their families with reference to the existing social security forms
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 479,200 people employed by the Gazprom Group under employment contracts
  • RUB 107,200 average monthly salary at core business subsidiaries of PJSC Gazprom
  • 139,900 pension recipients under pension contracts
Target 1.3

Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures, by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Decent and effective jobs and successful enterprise
  • Preservation of the population, the health and welfare of the people
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Paying a fair proportion of taxes
  • Making sure employees have a competitive salary and a social package
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 38.5 billion Gazprom Group’s social expenses
  • RUB 840.2 billion payroll expenses
  • RUB 3,310 billion total taxes paid to the budgets of the Russian Federation at all levels

SDG 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Target 2.3

By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and agricultural inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Decent and effective jobs and successful enterprise
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Bringing gas to consumers in rural settlements for local infrastructure development
  • Respecting local communities’ interests and ensuring responsible targeted social investment
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 294.74 million amount allocated to support traditional lifestyles of indigenous minorities of the North, including their agroindustrial activities
  • 9,500 agricultural facilities were supplied with natural gas

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Target 3.4

By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Preservation of the population, the health and welfare of the people
  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Demography
  • Healthcare
  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Providing employees, their family members, and pensioners with a package of therapeutic and rehabilitation measures to ensure healthcare and recovery, prolongation of life, and cardiovascular mortality reduction
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 4,888.0 million payments for rehabilitation treatment
Target 3.8

Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential healthcare services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Preservation of the population, the health and welfare of the people
  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Demography
  • Healthcare
  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Providing employees with medical services, insurance (including their family members)
  • Preventive measures
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 569,421 peopleIncluding family members and retirees insured under voluntary medical insurance programs
  • RUB 131.0 million payments for targeted preventive initiatives as part of voluntary medical insurance programs
  • 52,806 face masks and 1,623 t of disinfectants purchased to ensure employee safetyData collection perimeter: PJSC Gazprom’s Administration, 2 PJSC Gazprom branches, 47 subsidiaries engaged in core operations, which are included into PJSC Gazprom’s IFRS consolidated financial statements.
Target 3.9

By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Preservation of the population, the health and welfare of the people
  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Demography
  • Healthcare
  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Implementing process safety management systems, assessing the safety of those involved in production activities
  • Reducing the negative impacts on the environment and, consequently, on human health and lifespan
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 1,147 kt of hazardous emissions were captured and neutralized by Gazprom Group’s waste gas treatment facilities

SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Target 4.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Conditions for selffulfilment and the unlocking of talent

National project:

  • Education
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Supporting youth and adults in receiving formal and nonformal education, upgrading skills, and receiving higher education
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 2,102 students are in training at higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation under employer-sponsored training agreements with the Gazprom Group companies
Target 4.3

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Conditions for selffulfilment and the unlocking of talent

National project:

  • Education
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Working together with educational institutions to develop professional training and skills upgrading programs for staff
  • Developing professional education and training programs accessible for all
  • Training a talent pool
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 353,700 employees, 250,100 executives, specialists, and other employees completed training under skills upgrading and professional retraining programsThe number of employees who completed training is stated in man-courses (where one person received training twice, they are counted twice)..
  • 9,663 students completed an internship with the Gazprom Group entities
  • 27 schools have Gazprom Classes
  • 17 partner universities, 25 specialized departments, 209 programs for skills upgrading and professional retraining

SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Target 5.1

End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Respecting women’s rights at the workplace, implementing the principle of gender equality, ensuring equal pay for work of equal value
  • Ensuring sufficient participation of women in decision-making at all levels and in various business areas
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • Equal remuneration for men and women in positions with the same level of professional expertise
  • The same ratio of fixed and variable remuneration for both genders
  • 28.5% of women among the Gazprom Group’s staff
  • 41.2% of women among specialists and other white-collar staff
  • 24.1% of women among executives
  • 29,600 women hired within the Gazprom Group in 2021 (37.1% of the total number of new hires)
  • 2 women among the 14 members of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom (one of the women is Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee)
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SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Target 6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimising release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Environment
  • Residential Housing and Urban Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Reducing the volumes of wastewater discharged into surface water bodies and enhancing the wastewater treatment level
  • Ensuring sustainable quality water supply to production and other facilities, ensuring efficient wastewater disposal
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 97% of wastewater discharged into surface water bodies is partially clean and partially treated
  • 2,048 wastewater treatment plants with a total daily capacity of 1,838.266 m3
  • 11,851.7 mcm volume of water recirculated and reused
  • RUB 9.1 billion invested in protection and sustainable management of water resources
  • RUB 14.3 billion current expenses related to wastewater collection and treatment
Target 6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Environment
  • Residential Housing and Urban Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Ensuring environmental safety and sustainable resource management in the sphere of water supply and water disposal
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 3,898.24 mcm of water withdrawn for water supply
  • 3,520.59 mcm of water withdrawn from natural sources
Target 6.6

Protect and restore waterrelated ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Environment
  • Residential Housing and Urban Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Ensuring protection and restoration of water-related ecosystems
  • Preserving spawning rivers for the salmon and sites that are candidates for inclusion in the Ramsar List
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 183.8 million allocated to protection and replacement of fish reserves
  • 31.5 million fish of various species were released to water bodies
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SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Target 7.1

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy supply

Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • A reliable, efficient and balanced supply of natural gas, other energy resources and their derivatives to consumers
  • Developing the potential of natural gas as a basis for the future low-carbon energy sector, production of hydrogen and methane and hydrogen mixtures
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 247.2 bcm gas sales to Russian consumers
  • 227.9 bcm gas sales to non-FSU countries
  • 33.1 bcm gas sales to FSU countries
  • 12.27 bcm sales of large-scale LNG in foreign markets
  • 153.6 billion kWh electric power salesGazprom Energoholding, including the retail electricity market and exports
  • 122.3 million Gcal heat power salesGazprom Energoholding
  • Over 350,000 tons annual hydrogen output
Target 7.3

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Improving energy efficiency
  • Developing the use of renewable energy sources and secondary energy resources
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 13.2 million MWh electric power generation from renewable energy sources and secondary energy resources
  • RUB 3,85 billion invested in renewable and secondary energy sourcesThe increase in 2021 is attributable to an upgrade at the Verkhne-Tulomskaya HPP
  • 3,202.8 million GJ fuel and energy consumption at Gazprom Group
  • 167.4 million GJ fuel and energy savings resulting from the implementation of Gazprom Group’s energy saving programs

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Target 8.3

Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and mediumsized enterprises, including through access to financial

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal

  • Decent and effective jobs and successful enterprise

National project:

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Creating new jobs, including those across supply chains
  • Developing cooperation with small and mediumsized enterprises
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 79,800 people hired in 2021
  • 2,966 university and vocational school graduates пhired in 2021
  • 42,000 contracts concluded with small- and medium-sized enterprises for an amount of RUB 248.5 billion
Target 8.5

By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal

  • Decent and effective jobs and successful enterprise

National project:

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Ensuring a competitive salary
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 2%From January 1, 2021 a raise in salaries and tariff rates of the employees of PJSC Gazprom’s budgeted entities in Russia
Target 8.8

Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal

  • Decent and effective jobs and successful enterprise

National project:

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Protecting social, labour and professional interests of employees and respecting labour rights
  • Ensuring freedom of association and collective bargaining
  • Implementing health and safety management systems and mitigating potential health and productivity risks
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 641 trade union organizations within Gazprom Workers Union
  • 364,038 members of Gazprom Workers Union
  • 29 in-house technical labor inspectors and 7,507 occupational safety officers participated in occupational safety activities
  • 100% of employees of PJSC Gazprom and its subsidiaries, which signed the General Collective Bargaining Agreement, were covered by collective agreementsFor the list of subsidiaries signatories to the General Collective Bargaining Agreement, see Annex 5 to this Report.

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Target 9.1

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Environment
  • Residential Housing and Urban Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Developing energy infrastructure, including transborder infrastructure
  • Developing social infrastructure across the Gazprom Group’s regions of operation
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 84 sports facilities were completed under the Gazprom for Children Program, which covers 5 federal districts of Russia
  • Over RUB 13.8 billion allocated to urban infrastructure improvement
Target 9.5

Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Environment
  • Residential Housing and Urban Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Developing and implementing new technologies, innovative products and services conforming to, and exceeding international standards, as well as promoting innovation
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 24.6 billion the Gazprom Group’s investments in R&D
  • RUB 12.8 billion economic benefit from the application of R&D results
  • RUB 11.4 billion the Gazprom Group’s expenditures on the development of software and digital transformation2021 data is provided for PJSC Gazprom and the Gazprom Group companies covered by the Digital Transformation Strategy of PJSC Gazprom (the Gazprom Group) for 2022–2024, as well as the subholding companies pursuing their own digital transformation strategies, specifically Gazprom Neft, Gazprom Mezhregiongaz, and Gazprom Energoholding
  • RUB 21.9 billion economic effect from the implementation of technologies based on import substitution

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

Target 10.3

Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including through eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and actions in this regard

Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Implementing the gas infrastructure expansion program for regions of the Russian Federation and ensuring equal access to energy for economic and social development
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 72.1% gas infrastructure penetration in Russia
  • 2,700 km of gas pipelines built as part of the gas infrastructure expansion program
  • 68 constituent entities of the Russian Federation are covered by the gas infrastructure expansion program
Target 10.4

Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality

Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Guaranteeing equal rights and protection from any forms of discrimination for employees
  • Respecting rights of stakeholders
  • Adopting a transparent Dividend Policy that takes into account stakeholder interests
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 0 cases of discrimination across the Gazprom Group
  • 0 violations of rights and conflicts with local communities, including indigenous minorities of the North

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Target 11.4

Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Conditions for selffulfillment and the unlocking of talent
  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Culture
  • Housing and Urban Environment
  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Safeguarding cultural and historical heritage, local traditions, values, and languages, as well as developing the morality and aesthetic taste among the younger generation
  • Developing international cultural exchange
  • Supporting museums, parks, and natural reserves
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 39.5 billion PJSC Group’s charity spending
Target 11.6

By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Conditions for selffulfillment and the unlocking of talent
  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Culture
  • Housing and Urban Environment
  • Environment
Gazprom Group's activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Supporting the market for natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel and developing gas fuel infrastructure
  • Converting corporate vehicles to natural gas
Gazprom Group's contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 948 mcm Sales of compressed natural gas at CNG filling stations in Russia
  • 386 Number of active gas filling stations of the Gazprom Group and Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo in Russia
  • RUB 6.8 billion Investments by the Gazprom Group and Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo in the development of gas filling infrastructure
  • 17,194 new vehicles converted by consumers to natural gas as a result of dedicated marketing programs (up 95.4%)

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Target 12.4

By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Implementing technologies minimizing waste generated by production processes
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  • 179 waste treatment and recycling facilities with a total annual capacity of 286,000 tons
  • RUB 703.82 million was invested in implementing waste recycling, treatment, and dumping projects
  • RUB 7.08 billion were the current waste management expenses
Target 12.5

By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Reducing waste generation
  • Handling waste safely
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 3,046,590 tons of waste were generated in 2021, down 6% year-on-year
  • 97% of waste is low-hazard and almost nonhazardous (Classes IV and V)

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Target 13.1

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climaterelated hazards and natural disasters in all countries

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions at production facilities and by energy consumers through gas infrastructure expansion in regions and conversion of vehicles to natural gas
  • Implementing measures to adapt to climate change
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 6% reduction of methane emissions at the Gazprom Group
  • RUB 36.5 billion spent on air protection and reduction of GHG emissions
  • RUB 5.7 billion current expenditures on air protection and climate change prevention
  • 301.21 kg of СО2 per boe carbon intensity of the Gazprom Group’s productsWhen used by end consumers — Scope 3. It is one of the lowest rates among global oil and gas majors
  • 7,429 people were trained in environmental programs at various educational institutions

SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target 14.2

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration, to achieve healthy and productive oceans

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Sustainably managing and protecting marine and coastal ecosystems
  • Minimizing impacts on marine biodiversity
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 702.7 million нwas spent on the preservation of biodiversity, protection of designated natural areas, as well as protection and replacement of fish reserves

SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Target 15.1

By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Maintaining an environmental balance
  • Minimizing the environmental impact of production activities
  • Investing in environmental protection • and enhancing resistance to environmental hazards
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • Over 3,290 voluntary initiatives were run to clean up the waterside of rivers and lakes
  • RUB 13.634 billion was invested in protection and sustainable use of lands, including remediation
  • RUB 6.647 million current expenditures on preservation and restoration of land, open and ground water
  • 17,199.4 hectares was the area of remediated disturbed land
  • More than 459,300 young trees were planted
  • More than 7,039 hectares of land cleaned up
Target 15.5

Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Implementing biological and landscape diversity protection programs
  • Continuous environmental monitoring
  • Protecting habitats of rare and threatened species of plants and animals
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • RUB 97.54 billion total environmental expenditures by the Gazprom Group in 2021
  • RUB 3,083.8 million expenses on operational environmental monitoring and control
  • 6,585 facilities of the Gazprom Group underwent operational environmental monitoring and control
  • RUB 269.9 million current expenditures on biodiversity preservation and protection of designated natural areas
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SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Target 16.5

Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all its forms

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goal:

  • Comfortable and safe environment

National project:

  • Environment
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Conducting legal, open and honest business
  • Combating any types of corruption and bribery
  • Improving the corporate culture
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 2,970 employees completed anti-corruption training
  • More than 6,570 Hot Line reports were reviewed in connection with countering fraud, corruption and theft at the Gazprom Group
  • 0 cases of corruption
  • 24 subsidiaries were included in the tax monitoring system to improve tax transparency in the Gazprom Group

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Target 17.16

Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development complemented by multistakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technologies and financial resources to support the achievement of sustainable development goals in all countries, particularly developing countries

National development goals of the Russian Federation through 2030, national projects

National goals:

  • Conditions for selffulfilment and the unlocking of talent
  • Comfortable and safe environment

National projects:

  • Culture
  • Education
  • International Cooperation and Exports
Gazprom Group’s activities contributing to the achievement of the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs
  • Working with international organizations and taking part in global energy forums, exhibitions and conferences
  • Supporting joint development initiatives with governmental and nonprofit organizations and civil society
  • Organizing Joint Coordination Committees and Joint Working Groups with foreign partners
Gazprom Group’s contribution to achieving the national development goals of the Russian Federation and the UN SDGs in 2021
  • 81 cooperation agreements with regions of the Russian Federation are currently in force
  • Реализуются 18 roadmaps are being implemented in 18 regions of the Russian Federation to stimulate the manufacture of import-substituting products
  • 17 Joint Coordination Committees and Joint Working Groups for key projects and lines of cooperation with foreign partners
  • 79,760 Gazprom Group employeesThe total number of employees who participated in each volunteer campaigns (for example, if one person participated in two or more campaigns, they are counted twice) participated in volunteer activities