Russian English THE MAIN COMPANY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES QUALITY CONTACTS QUALITY CERTIFICATES QUALITY POLICY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY The activity of JSC "ZAS" is associated with industrial impact on the environment, therefore the company is consistently working to strengthen its environmental policy. General Provisions Open Joint Stock Company "Plant of Aluminum Alloys" is one of the largest enterprises of secondary metallurgy of aluminum alloys. The company's business activities affect the interests of thousands of people living in the surrounding area. The environmental impact of a company in the course of its activities determines its responsibility to society. Aware of this responsibility, ZAS JSC has adopted a policy in the field of environmental protection. In response to the increased requirements for environmental protection, the company assumed responsibility for the preservation of the natural environment, safety and reliability of product supplies while fulfilling the environmental and social obligations enshrined in this environmental policy. Environmental policy is based on the Constitution of the Russian Federation, federal laws and other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation, international treaties of the Russian Federation in the field of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources. Obligations of the company The main principle of the company is sustainable development, which means dynamic economic growth with the most rational use of natural resources and preservation of a favorable environment. To implement this principle, the company assumes obligations: Ensure compliance with all norms established by the legislation of the Russian Federation and international legal acts in the field of environmental protection. Ensure the reduction of negative impact on the natural environment, take all possible measures to preserve the climate, biodiversity and compensate for possible damage to the environment. Increase the energy efficiency of production processes at all stages. Ensure continuous improvement of the company's environmental performance. Carry out preventive measures for the appearance of pollution, negative impact on the environment. Continuously improve the state of labor protection and industrial safety in its production, organizing work in conditions that meet the requirements of safety and hygiene standards. Take into account the interests and rights of residents of the surrounding settlements to maintain a healthy lifestyle and preserve a clean living environment. To organize continuous professional and environmental education of the company's employees. Ensure wide availability of environmental information on the economic activities of JSC "ZAS", the transparency of its environmental activities and decisions made in this area. The commitments made by the company form the basis for setting long-term strategic goals in the field of environmental protection. These goals are: минимизация негативного техногенного воздействия на природную среду; повышение эффективности использования невозобновляемых природных ресурсов и источников энергии; вовлечение всего персонала компании в деятельность по уменьшению экологических рисков, улучшению производственных показателей в области охраны окружающей среды. В реализации этих обязательств АО «ЗАС» ставит перед собой следующие задачи: внедрение эффективной системы экологического менеджмента, основанной на требованиях международного стандарта ISO 14001; планирование действий по снижению экологических рисков и мероприятий по реализации экологической политики; учет экологических и природоохранных аспектов наравне с финансово-экономическими показателями при разработке проектов и их реализации; allocation of sufficient organizational, material, human and financial resources to ensure the fulfillment of the assumed obligations; consideration of environmental factors in the development of new technologies, procurement of materials and equipment, performance of work and services by contractors; improving the environmental education system; motivation of personnel in saving resources and reducing environmental risks; active interaction with public structures interested in the environmentally friendly activities of the company. This environmental policy is a priority and is communicated to every employee of the company.