#Environment
Environmental management and sustainable development during industrial transformation. Building functioning environmental impact systems at high-hazard enterprises. Integrating ecological departments into the ESG strategy.
Implementation of the ESG Agenda in Moscow: Opportunities for Business
Implementation of an ESG certification system for businesses in Moscow to stimulate sustainable development. Companies confirming compliance with environmental, social, and governance standards gain access to concessional lending, subsidies, and tax preferences.
Standard Operating Procedures – Standardization of HSE Document Management
Integration of HSE document management into the enterprise's overall quality management system via Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The practice includes visualizing steps for work processes, centralized control of document updates by the QA department, and placing paper copies of SOPs directly at workplaces.
Recycled Water Supply System for Facilities
Implementation of an autonomous reagent-free recycled water supply system at remote facilities (gas stations) based on electrochemical coagulation and destruction. The plant purifies domestic wastewater to a quality suitable for reuse in technical needs, reducing water supply and sanitation costs by 80-90%.
Environmental Protection Interaction Practices with Contractors
Integration of environmental requirements into contract work with contractors at the Novovoronezh NPP. A single end-to-end act of waste generation and transfer was developed, visual waste management schemes were implemented at workplaces, and an environmental risk assessment methodology based on ISO 31000 was adapted.
Organization of Water Protection Activities at PAO Severstal
Comprehensive modernization of a metallurgical plant's industrial water supply system, transitioning to a 98.4% closed-loop cycle. Implementation of clean and dirty cycle separation, replacement of vertical filters with horizontal ones, and use of innovative phytopurification and biomonitoring methods to minimize pollutant discharge.
Features of the Environmental Impact Risk Management System at VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation PJSC
Implementation of a combined environmental risk management system at a large industrial enterprise. Using the acceptable risk concept for mass events (over 4,000 risks) and minimal risk for strategic threats, applying individual technological solutions (e.g., transition to titanium laser cutting).
Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation at Severstal PJSC
Organization of systematic biodiversity monitoring at an industrial enterprise and adjacent areas. Includes creating an interactive map of sensitive territories, studying indicator bird and mammal species, installing artificial nests, assessing wastewater impact on aquatic ecosystems, and implementing a long-term industrial site landscaping project.
Corporate Programs of Zarubezhneft JSC as a Tool for Developing Socially Oriented Business in Russia
Implementation of corporate biodiversity conservation programs as part of a socially oriented business strategy. Includes funding and infrastructure support for breeding centers of rare species (Siberian Crane), monitoring of flagship species (wild reindeer) in areas of operation, and engaging employees in environmental volunteering.
Environmental Management: A Real Tool or an Extra Burden?
Implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) at a production site to reduce negative environmental impact and gain financial benefits. Practices include installing treatment facilities, heat recovery systems, CO2 sensors, and organizing separate collection and transfer of 80% of waste for recycling, involving personnel through KPIs and non-material motivation.
Creating an Audit Checklist
The article discusses the audit checklist as the main tool for an objective assessment of company processes and tracking the dynamics of changes over several years. The material analyzes the structure and advantages of using control questions, as well as substantiates the author's position on the need to provide the checklist to the audited party. As a practical example, a working checklist for an environmental safety audit is presented.
Call for Applications Open for Best Environmental Practices
The HSE DAYS platform invites environmental professionals to give presentations on applied topics that genuinely impact the environment and production economics. Speakers can present practical case studies on circular economy, decarbonization, environmental management, biodiversity, and water consumption risks. Applications with relevant materials without hidden advertising are sent to Project Manager Veronika Shabanova at shabanova.v@hsedays.com.
Involving Employees, Contractors, Students, and Family Members in the Development of a Safety Culture
A comprehensive safety culture involvement program covering employees, top management, contractors, students, and family members. It includes interactive forums for managers, direct communications "in the field", adapted training and motivation for contractors, as well as family safety days and corporate volunteering in host cities.