LUKOIL GROUP SUSTAINABILITY REPORT FOR 2019
RESPONSIBLE energy CONTENTS
2 MESSAGE FROM 4 LUKOIL’S ACTIONS 6 BUSINESS MODEL 8 GEOGRAPHY THE PRESIDENT DRIVEN BY THE COVID-19 OF PRESENCE OF PJSC LUKOIL PANDEMIC
10 SUSTAINABILITY 12 MATERIAL TOPICS 14 OUR CONTRIBUTION 16 ABOUT STRATEGY AND ISSUES TO THE UN SUSTAINABLE THE REPORT OF LUKOIL GROUP OF THE REPORT DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2019 18 ABOUT THE COMPANY: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
20 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
23 Sustainability and climate change management 31 Risk management 34 Ethics and statutory compliance 35 Human rights 39 Stakeholder engagement 44 Supply chain
46 CLIMATE CHANGE
49 Context: Climate change as our common challenge 53 Approaches to managing climate change issues 56 Goals and indicators 58 Energy conservation 64 Renewable Energy Sources 66 Reduction of emissions
68 SAFETY
72 Integrated HSE management system 78 Occupational safety 87 Pipeline reliability and emergency preparedness 92 Case study. The Komi Republic 96 Case study. Safety of the Arctic Zone, northern territories and offshore facilities 99 Information security Interactive version of Sustainability Report of LUKOIL Group for 2019
100 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 103 Environmental safety program 106 Water 114 Emissions 117 Waste 120 Biodiversity conservation Case study. Biodiversity conservation program 122 in Uzbekistan
124 OUR EMPLOYEES 128 Leadership philosophy 131 Employment and diversity 132 Social policy 135 Training and development
138 SOCIETY 141 Product quality and customer relations 144 External social policy priorities 152 Supporting indigenous minorities of the North
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF PJSC LUKOIL
The sustainable development management system changed significantly in the reporting year, with the leading role for enhancement of LUKOIL Group activities in this area given to the Strategy, Investment and Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL. All issues on sustainability reviewed at the Board of Directors undergo preliminary preparation and discussion in that Committee.
Last year’s results demonstrated a 3.3% decrease in direct GHG emissions and almost a twofold decrease in methane emissions in Russia compared to the baseline of 2016, when the first target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions for Russian entities was set. Importantly, we managed to achieve this goal while at the same time increasing hydrocarbon production and refining volumes. The Company also implemented measures to reduce the impact of climate change in its foreign entities. For example, in 2019 the largest LUKOIL gas projects in Uzbekistan saw a drop in greenhouse gas emissions of 10.9% compared to 2018.
These results were achieved due to investments in the modernization and construction of production facilities and infrastructure, as well as the implementation of targeted corporate programs. Consequently, the efficient Dear readers! use of associated petroleum gas (APG) reached 97.6% across all LUKOIL Group production entities, which is close Our Company continues to evolve in accordance with the UN to the technological maximum. As a result of modernization Sustainable Development Goals, which we do not see as being projects and energy efficiency measures, the Energy Intensity distant prospects, but they rather form the basis of our daily Index of our refineries is steadily improving. Oil and gas work. production entities are implementing a program for transitioning to energy efficient pumping equipment. Hence, energy The 2019 reporting year was successful for the Company consumption for production needs is being reduced annually. in terms of operational and financial results. And no less significant was that we also took specific steps to overhaul We participate in global industry-specific initiatives our system for managing climate change issues. The Board aimed at mitigating the impact of oil and gas companies of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL made important decisions on the climate. Since 2018 LUKOIL has participated in the “Zero to facilitate mitigation of climate change, including setting Routine Flaring by 2030” World Bank initiative, and currently quantitative targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions we are implementing two infrastructure building projects and conducting inventories of sources of direct and indirect at our fields for APG collection and utilization. emissions. Assessment of the impact of climate change on production facilities and infrastructure in the Arctic and permafrost zones is planned.
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We continue to enhance production safety standards We continue long-term programs to support the territories in all the countries where LUKOIL operates. This covers where we operate and the indigenous minorities the occupational safety of our employees and contractors, of the North. The most successful programs, such as the Social improving the reliability of technological systems and Cultural Projects Competition, include not only Russia and equipment, and environmental protection. In 2019 but also the foreign countries where LUKOIL has a presence. we continued preparation for transitioning to the new international standard ISO 45001:2018, which expanded Our 10th Sustainability Report is being released at a time the requirements for elaborating safety management systems. when the global community is taking its first steps to recover We are also stepping up work with contractors in this area. from the COVID-19 virus pandemic. At LUKOIL, we took prompt measures to protect the health of employees, while All LUKOIL Group entities continually analyze occupational our plants and filling stations continued working to support safety indicators, and make maximum efforts to strengthen the economy of regions and countries where we operate. measures aimed at preventing injuries. Also, state-of-the- The pandemic has proved how important it is to address art technologies are being introduced to boost the level a wide range of global problems, including issues relating of industrial safety. to sustainable development, and thereby to increase society’s “immunity” to all challenges that may arise. The decrease in basic injury rates among LUKOIL employees and among our contractors in the last five years demonstrates the effectiveness of our efforts.
Another achievement of the Company has been a continuous reduction in oil and petroleum product spills in Russia Vagit Alekperov in the past three years – and in 2019 this figure fell by half President, Chairman of the Management compared to the previous year. Committee of PJSC LUKOIL
Furthermore, as a result of the implementation of the Environmental Safety Program we reduced pollutant emissions, ensured the disposal of all waste generated, and reduced the amount of waste accumulated in entities prior to their joining LUKOIL Group. The Company is expanding its participation in biodiversity conservation projects: together with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation and the WWF-Russia Environmental Fund, we have launched a joint saiga antelope conservation project in Southern Russia.
We are increasing the scope of education programs for our employees through the use of modern distance- learning tools, which have become especially important during the coronavirus pandemic. In 2019 LUKOIL employees spent about two million hours using distance training in corporate programs.
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LUKOIL’S ACTIONS DRIVEN BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
During the preparation of this Report months (a portion of specialists involved management, psychological resilience in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic in the West Qurna-2 project had during the lockdown period and other was already beginning to spread returned home before the active stage topics were held, and employees globally affecting many countries, of the pandemic began). At distant experiencing unusual stress were given including Russia. production facilities, the Company the opportunity to obtain the advice arranged for the transportation of psychologists remotely. Shortly after the first notifications of employees to local healthcare centers regarding the growing threat when required. To unite and consolidate all of large-scale infection, LUKOIL employees, a special “MYVMESTE” took measures to protect the health Because of the ongoing nature (“We are in this together”) channel of its employees by preventing further of their operations, all of the Company’s was created, and virtual hobby clubs contagion. For immediate response plants continued functioning. For those were launched. Several corporate and coordination, PJSC LUKOIL who remained at their workplaces, activities have now moved to the virtual and all Group entities created command conditions to secure physical distancing space (such as the competition centers which were put in charge of daily to the maximum extent possible were for young professionals). For families monitoring and situation awareness. created; the number of production with children, we tried to assist personnel working in shifts was reduced; with one of the most difficult issues From the very start of the pandemic, and schedules of office-wide on-call duty during the lockdown period – how enhanced sanitary protection measures were introduced. To protect fuel station to keep children occupied. Jointly were implemented across offices operators, protective shields were with the Higher School of Economics, and enterprises. These included installed at all sites. we elaborated an online project “HSE frequent cleaning and anti-bacterial for Kids” children’s camp which includes ultraviolet light treatment of premises, Over 20 thousand employees began educational, entertainment and sports as well as disinfection of work spaces. working from home. For many activities. Employees were provided with masks; of them, it was a good opportunity antiseptic dispensers were installed to apply the wide variety of corporate We also assisted countries and Russia’s in premises; and ongoing monitoring digital tools and services in practice. regions where our entities operate. of body temperature and the state To facilitate the transition and adaptation This support program was deployed of employees’ health were introduced. to the new conditions, the AR LUKOIL in 22 constituent entities of the Russian mobile application was developed Federation and in 12 foreign countries. We canceled all business trips and integrated on a tight deadline to foreign countries and minimized to raise the awareness of the tools Protective equipment and disinfection movements of our employees across available and to train employees both means were purchased for healthcare Russia’s regions. Production companies in Russia and abroad. In April alone, facilities, and fuel was provided in Russia, Uzbekistan and Iraq extended 14 webinars devoted to methods for medical transport at no cost the term of rotation shifts up to three of arranging work from home, time in the Astrakhan, Volgograd, Kirov,
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Saratov, Sverdlovsk, Tyumen, In the Perm Territory, LUKOIL-PERM The above measures do not represent Chelyabinsk, Orenburg and Samara arranged for 3 meals per day free-of- by any means an exhaustive list regions, as well as in the republics charge to be delivered to the workplaces of measures actually taken by LUKOIL of Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Karelia, of the medical staff of the Perm entities, our charity fund and President Udmurtia and in the Khanty- Territorial Clinical Infectious Hospital. of PJSC LUKOIL V.Yu. Alekperov. Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra. Over 400 sets of protective equipment We will continue providing help In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous and portable radio sets to facilitate as required to countries and regions Area – Yugra, we also remitted cash communication between specialists where we operate, thus further funds to the Regional Development of the infectious department and those consolidating the ties between Fund to combat the spread of infection. of other departments were handed LUKOIL and the local communities The Kogalym plant producing chemical over to medical professionals. Fuel and combining our efforts. More reagents partially repurposed its output was provided at no cost to volunteer detailed information will be presented to manufacture disinfectants which were organizations and needy multi-member in future Reports. distributed across the region. families. We are confident that In the Komi Republic, LUKOIL-Komi In foreign countries (Azerbaijan, the experience of overcoming helped streamline and increase Bulgaria, Iraq, Moldova, Mexico, the pandemic will help strengthen the production of personal protective Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Croatia the Company’s response to such equipment for healthcare professionals and Uzbekistan), the Company events in the future. Safeguarding (100 thousand masks and 1.5 thousand transferred much needed equipment, people’s health and making it possible protective suits). Help was also supplied protective suits and disinfectants to local to restore a safe work environment to the Department of Infectious healthcare facilities and provided at our production sites are LUKOIL’s top Diseases of the Usinsk Central Hospital fuel free-of-charge to medical teams. priorities. in the form of oxygen and compressed At the Company’s gas stations, medical air and a Wi-Fi network development. professionals were served coffee free During the most acute period of charge. Support was also rendered of the pandemic, LUKOIL’s gas stations to medical scientific institutes to assist provided free fuel to ambulances in research aimed at discovering from 18 healthcare facilities. ways to combat the novel virus. The veterans of the Great Patriotic War In Italy, we arranged to send supplies and disabled people were given special of specialized equipment to intensive care and financial support. President care units at local hospitals. In the United of PJSC LUKOIL transferred his personal Arab Emirates (UAE) LUKOIL paid funds to the Republic to help local for the accommodations of Russians who bodies and individuals address the most were unable to return home because air pressing challenges. travel was suspended.
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BUSINESS MODEL
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
Exploration LUKOIL is a leader by proved liquid hydrocarbon reserves and by proved reserves to production ratio. The majority of LUKOIL reserves are of conventional 14 type. COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
76% Offshore projects share of oil (0.3 to 3,000 m ) and onshore reserves 24% in proved projects share of oil Around Development and production We develop reserves located, inter 17% alia, in major oil and gas provinces share of international in Russia, Uzbekistan and Iraq, projects production producing liquid hydrocarbons in total hydrocarbon (oil and gas condensate), natural production and associated petroleum gas. • Climate zones: from subarctic to equatorial • Leadership in development of hard-to-recover reserves in Russia
MARKETING AND >100 DISTRIBUTION COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
LUKOIL is a major crude oil and marketable gas trader and a supplier of premium quality fuels and lubricants.
International trading: lubricants production wholesale marketing of our crude and marketing: oil and petroleum products, trading 35 production facilities, third-party hydrocarbons over 800 types of lubricants Marine and river bunkering Retail sales: fuel stations 19 Aircraft refueling network countries of the world 6 ABOUT CORPORATE CLIMATE SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL OUR SOCIETY THE COMPANY GOVERNANCE CHANGE PROTECTION EMPLOYEES
LUKOIL is a global vertically integrated company accounting for around 2% of global oil production and around 1% of proved hydrocarbon reserves.
REFINING 6 COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD Our refineries product mix is used as fuel for various means of transport, as well as feedstock for other 89% Oil refinery yield industries.
Oil refining 4 oil refineries in Russia and 4 – in Europe1. • Products: motor fuel, lubricants and bitumen, bunker and jet fuel Gas processing 4 gas processing plants and 2 processing facilities at other plants in Russia. • liquid hydrocarbon and marketable gas Petrochemicals 2 petrochemical plants in Russia and 2 production facilities at European oil refineries. • pyrolysis and organic synthesis products, fuel fractions and polymeric materials
1 LUKOIL owns a 45% share in the Dutch refinery
POWER GENERATION
The power generation sector Thermal power plants is represented by a complete chain and boiler houses in the south from generation to transmission of Russia, 4 hydroelectric and sale of thermal and electric power plants, solar and wind energy to external consumers. power generation stations Electric power generation 71% 29% commercial supporting generation power generation
6% RES share in total commercial power generation
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GEOGRAPHY OF PRESENCE
WE OPERATE In Russia, we work in over 60 Russian in over 84% entities. Extensive OF STAFF experience of working THE KRASNOYARSK is employed TERRITORY 30 in Russia1 in a multinational THE BARENTS countries SEA of the world environment is our 11% competitive advantage. OF STAFF 20 on 4 is employed THE KOMI REPUBLIC, continents in Europe THE NENETS AUTONOMOUS AREA, THE YAMAL-NENETS AUTONOMOUS AREA, THE KHANTY-MANSI AUTONOMOUS AREA - YUGRA OFFSHORE PROJECTS 28
• ‘ZERO DISCHARGE’ PRINCIPLE BALTIC SEA • SATELLITE MONITORING OF MARINE AND COASTAL 19 ECOSYSTEMS 3 4 14 25
16 1 THE SEA 17 OF AZOV 23 10 11 29 24 THE BLACK 6 5 SEA 13 30 18 15 21 GULF THE CASPIAN OF GUINEA 22 26 SEA
REGULATION RENEWABLE ON CLIMATE ENERGY
• GHG EMISSIONS • HPP MODERNIZATION REDUCTION PROJECTS • PROMOTION • CDP PROJECT OF HIGHER ENGINEERING 8 REPORTING EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
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THE ARCTIC RUSSIA • APPLYING THE BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES, PIT- FREE DRILLING 1 Austria • CONSTRUCTION OF PILE-SUPPORTED 2 Azerbaijan PIPELINES OVER PERMAFROST 3 Belarus TERRAIN 4 Belgium • PERFORMANCE THE KRASNOYARSK STANDARDS 5 Bulgaria TERRITORY ACCORDING THE BARENTS TO KONKRAFT REPORT 6 Ghana SEA RECOMMENDATIONS 7 Georgia
8 Egypt THE KOMI REPUBLIC, THE NENETS AUTONOMOUS AREA, 9 Iraq THE YAMAL-NENETS AUTONOMOUS AREA, THE KHANTY-MANSI AUTONOMOUS AREA - YUGRA 10 Spain
11 Italy
INDIGENOUS 12 Kazakhstan
PEOPLES 13 Cameroon • THE KHANTY, MANSI, BALTIC SEA Russia NENETS, SELKUP, 14 Luxembourg THE ENERGY OF WATER DOLGAN, NGANASAN 15 Macedonia AND THE SUN PEOPLE • ECONOMIC 16 Mexico AGREEMENTS WITH INDIGENOUS 17 Moldova PEOPLE 18 Nigeria 12 • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL AREA 19 Netherlands SURVEYS THE SEA 20 Norway OF AZOV 27 21 UAE The Republic 22 of the Congo THE BLACK SEA 7 ARID 23 Romania 2 REGIONS 24 Serbia THE CASPIAN • USE 25 The USA SEA OF WATER-EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES 26 Turkey • SUPPLIES OF CLEAN POTABLE WATER 27 Uzbekistan TO SCHOOLS, 28 ORPHANAGES, HEALTH Finland CARE CENTERS 29 Croatia 9 • MODERNIZATION OF WATER SUPPLY 30 Montenegro INFRASTRUCTURE
Exploration Oil production Oil refining Petrochemicals Power generation Aircraft refueling Gas production Gas processing Distribution Throughput Lubricants
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SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY OF LUKOIL GROUP
INDICATORS UNDER OTHER STRATEGIC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF LUKOIL GROUP SDGs KPIs UNCTAD INDICATORS PLANS REPORTING SYSTEMS Our absolute priorities at all levels of the value The efficient use • Further increase in the APG use chain are issues of industrial, of APG reached1 We are committed to improving • Further implementation environmental, social, INDUSTRIAL 97.6% throughout of industrial and environmental GRI industrial safety, reducing on-the- as well as the personal safety AND ENVIRONMENTAL LUKOIL Group Russian entities cut safety programs IPIECA job injury rates, ensuring accident- The lost time injury frequency their air pollutant emissions UNCTAD of employees of LUKOIL Group SAFETY, RELIABILITY free operation of our production rate (LTIFR) stood at 0.13 • Further introduction of safety The lost time by 7.2% SASB entities and improvement AND EFFICIENCY facilities, and continuously reducing culture tools accident frequency RSPP of the safety culture OF PROCESSES our environmental impacts • Development of cooperation rate (LTAFR) in the supply chain. with contractors in the area amounted to 0.19 of occupational health and safety
Refinery • Development of further yield2 – 89.4% long-term goals to reduce • As compared to 2016 • The refining depth GHG emissions; preparing As compared (the base year), methane (the Nelson Index) the inventory of GHG emissions to 20143, the EII index emissions decreased for LUKOIL Group • Further implementation by 46%, and GHG emissions We are focused on boosting our overall (Solomon) decreased refineries rose up to 9.1 of the energy conservation GRI operational performance and achieving to 96.5% dropped 3.3% across IPIECA LUKOIL GROUP’S • The Information Strategy program COMPETITIVENESS more rational use of resources (natural, Russian Entities UNCTAD of LUKOIL Group is being • Further improvement STRATEGIC human, production, and financial) The energy intensity • The share of electric power SASB implemented in the efficiency of processing of refining one tonne generated from renewable GOALS • Project teams have been raw materials and modernization of basic raw material sources in 2017–2019 formed of the product mix at petrochemical averaged 6% • Further introduction of leadership plants amounted tools into HR management In 2017, to 270 kWh/t the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL • The share of LUKOIL determined four strategic Group employees covered goals of LUKOIL Group by collective agreements • Employees • Implementation of programs in the area of sustainable SOCIAL We take a very responsible attitude equaled 88.9% of LUKOIL Group received to improve operational efficiency, towards our stakeholders and always Specific revenue • Share of young employees over 300 thousand digitalization and investment development that RESPONSIBILITY, 4 GRI take their needs into account. We pursue (labor productivity) in the total LUKOIL Group health-related services programs can be aligned A WORTHY IPIECA a responsible social policy towards amounted to employee headcount was 37% • The share of local managers • Formation of key management with 11 UN Sustainable UNCTAD CONTRIBUTION our employees and make a significant RUB 77 million/ • The amount of training in foreign entities of LUKOIL personnel Group was 33%5 SASB Development Goals TO SOCIAL contribution to improving living standards person reached over 258 thousand • Further implementation of social and 15 targets. DEVELOPMENT in the regions where we operate person-courses • 785 projects in Russian and economic development • External social support regions received support programs in regions contributions in LUKOIL Group We implement many were RUB 9 billion programs and annually disclose their results in public reports. We follow a flexible reinvestment • Implementation of programs The 2019 results policy, work constantly to improve to improve operational efficiency, demonstrate that RETURN ON EQUITY, our performance and foster technological The free cash • The dividends paid digitalization and investment RETURN ON INVESTMENT, development. Thanks to successful flow was The revenue of LUKOIL Group on shares amounted programs the Company is evolving to RUB 180.7 billion, AND CONTINUOUS implementation of our strategy, RUB 702 billion, stood at RUB 7,841 billion • Improvement of corporate thanks to continuous a rise of 14.1% on 2018 CREATION we maintain our competitive advantages, up 26% on 2018. governance improvement create shareholder value, and boost of its sustainability OF SHAREHOLDER the Company’s investment appeal performance. VALUE
1 Indicators dynamics is assessed in relation to 2018, unless otherwise indicated. Comparison with indicators for a longer period is caused by specific indicators. 2 The indicator relates to the processing of raw materials by LUKOIL Group entities at its own refineries (excluding mini-refineries). 3 10 Starting from 2014, the list of organizations covered by the study has changed while the scope of the study has remained unchanged. w
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Our approach to managing sustainability is based on alignment of the Company’s interests and plans with the United Nations sustainable development principles, universal values, global trends, as well as national and regional development priorities.
INDICATORS UNDER OTHER STRATEGIC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF LUKOIL GROUP SDGs KPIs UNCTAD INDICATORS PLANS REPORTING REPORTING SYSTEMS GUIDELINES
The efficient use • Further increase in the APG use of APG reached1 We are committed to improving • Further implementation INDUSTRIAL 97.6% throughout of industrial and environmental GRI industrial safety, reducing on-the- AND ENVIRONMENTAL LUKOIL Group Russian entities cut safety programs IPIECA job injury rates, ensuring accident- The lost time injury frequency their air pollutant emissions UNCTAD SAFETY, RELIABILITY free operation of our production rate (LTIFR) stood at 0.13 • Further introduction of safety The lost time by 7.2% SASB AND EFFICIENCY facilities, and continuously reducing culture tools accident frequency RSPP OF PROCESSES our environmental impacts • Development of cooperation rate (LTAFR) with contractors in the area amounted to 0.19 of occupational health and safety
Refinery • Development of further yield2 – 89.4% long-term goals to reduce • As compared to 2016 • The refining depth GHG emissions; preparing As compared (the base year), methane (the Nelson Index) the inventory of GHG emissions to 20143, the EII index emissions decreased for LUKOIL Group • Further implementation by 46%, and GHG emissions We are focused on boosting our overall (Solomon) decreased refineries rose up to 9.1 of the energy conservation GRI operational performance and achieving to 96.5% dropped 3.3% across IPIECA • The Information Strategy program COMPETITIVENESS more rational use of resources (natural, Russian Entities UNCTAD of LUKOIL Group is being • Further improvement human, production, and financial) The energy intensity • The share of electric power SASB implemented in the efficiency of processing of refining one tonne generated from renewable • Project teams have been raw materials and modernization of basic raw material sources in 2017–2019 formed of the product mix at petrochemical averaged 6% • Further introduction of leadership plants amounted tools into HR management to 270 kWh/t
• The share of LUKOIL Group employees covered by collective agreements • Employees • Implementation of programs SOCIAL We take a very responsible attitude equaled 88.9% of LUKOIL Group received to improve operational efficiency, towards our stakeholders and always Specific revenue • Share of young employees over 300 thousand digitalization and investment RESPONSIBILITY, 4 GRI take their needs into account. We pursue (labor productivity) in the total LUKOIL Group health-related services programs A WORTHY IPIECA a responsible social policy towards amounted to employee headcount was 37% • The share of local managers • Formation of key management UNCTAD CONTRIBUTION our employees and make a significant RUB 77 million/ • The amount of training in foreign entities of LUKOIL personnel Group was 33%5 SASB TO SOCIAL contribution to improving living standards person reached over 258 thousand • Further implementation of social DEVELOPMENT in the regions where we operate person-courses • 785 projects in Russian and economic development • External social support regions received support programs in regions contributions in LUKOIL Group were RUB 9 billion
We follow a flexible reinvestment • Implementation of programs policy, work constantly to improve to improve operational efficiency, RETURN ON EQUITY, our performance and foster technological The free cash • The dividends paid digitalization and investment RETURN ON INVESTMENT, development. Thanks to successful flow was The revenue of LUKOIL Group on shares amounted programs to RUB 180.7 billion, AND CONTINUOUS implementation of our strategy, RUB 702 billion, stood at RUB 7,841 billion • Improvement of corporate a rise of 14.1% on 2018 CREATION we maintain our competitive advantages, up 26% on 2018. governance create shareholder value, and boost OF SHAREHOLDER the Company’s investment appeal VALUE
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MATERIAL TOPICS CLIENTS. SUPPLIERS AND ISSUES AND CONTRACTORS
OF THE REPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT, ETHICS AND HUMAN RIGHTS 1
CLIMATE CHANGE 2
Based on the results SAFETY 3 EMPLOYEES of a comprehensive analysis, AND TRADE UNIONS six topics were identified ENVIRONMENTAL as material for public PROTECTION 4 reporting purposes: RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL POLICY 5 1 sustainable development management, ethics SOCIETY 6 and human rights;
2 climate change; KEY INQUIRIES RECEIVED FROM SHAREHOLDERS 3 safety; AND INVESTORS STAKEHOLDERS 4 environmental protection; IN 2019
5 responsible social policy (human resources Indigenous minorities of the North The quality of products and services management); Programs for regions, Social and Cultural Projects Competition Leadership philosophy 6 society (local communities Training and indigenous minorities Remuneration and bonuses of the north). Working environment, collective agreements STATE LEGISLATIVE Emissions and Waste AND EXECUTIVE Biodiversity and Ecosystems AUTHORITIES Water Environmental Safety Digitalization, cybersecurity Workplace safety Information on the procedure Industrial Safety and Oil Spills for determining material topics is given GHG emissions, reduction of emissions in Appendix 2. Climate Strategy and Reporting SOCIETY Stakeholder Engagement For more details, see p. 158 Human Rights Ethics, corruption Corporate governance
INITIATIVES European Business Network «Zero Routine Flaring for Corporate Social by 2030» Initiative International projects, Responsibility of the World Bank and UN programs and initiatives LUKOIL Group / PJSC LUKOIL participates in
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TARGET TARGET TARGET
TARGET TARGET TARGET а CLIENTS. SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS TARGET TARGET TARGET SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT, ETHICS AND TARGET TARGET HUMAN RIGHTS 1 CLIMATE CHANGE 2
SAFETY 3 EMPLOYEES AND TRADE UNIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 4 RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL POLICY 5 KEY GROUPS SOCIETY 6 OF STAKEHOLDERS
1 3 5 6 Clients SHAREHOLDERS Suppliers and Contractors AND INVESTORS
1 2 3 5 6 Employees and trade unions
Indigenous minorities of the North 1 2 3 4 5 6 The quality of products and services Programs for regions, Social and Cultural Projects Competition Shareholders and investors Leadership philosophy Training 2 4 Remuneration and bonuses State legislative Working environment, collective agreements STATE LEGISLATIVE and executive authorities Emissions and Waste AND EXECUTIVE Biodiversity and Ecosystems AUTHORITIES Water 1 2 3 4 6 Environmental Safety Society: local authorities, media, Digitalization, cybersecurity state, municipal, public organizations, Workplace safety environmental organizations and the public, Industrial Safety and Oil Spills residents of the regions where LUKOIL GHG emissions, reduction of emissions operates, expert and scientific communities, Climate Strategy and Reporting SOCIETY international initiatives and industry Stakeholder Engagement associations, indigenous minorities Human Rights of the North Ethics, corruption Corporate governance
United Nations Collaboration agreement for 2018– The initiative “Business Global Compact 2022 between the International and Biodiversity” within Labor Organization and Public the framework of the federal Joint-Stock Company «Oil project of Russia “Conservation Company «LUKOIL». of Biological Diversity and Development of Ecotourism”.
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OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2019
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN ACHIEVING THE OUR PROGRAMMS • A comprehensive program of interaction between UN SUSTAINABLE LUKOIL Group entities and institutions of higher DEVELOPMENT GOALS education in the oil and gas, chemical and energy areas IN 2019 • Support programs for students and teachers of higher and secondary education organizations in Russia TARGET 4.4 • Charity support for schools and educational institutions / centers 218.1 EXPENSES • Personnel education programs RUB BILLION 1,172 RUB million
• We share the ILO standards for decent and productive work for women and men in terms of equal opportunities, providing social guarantees and respect for human dignity. Taking into account the strategic guidelines of LUKOIL Group, the Company’s experience TARGET 5.5 in implementing environmental and industrial safety programs, social programs for employees of our entities and for the regions in which our enterprises operate, as well as the expectations OUR PROGRAMMS of interested parties, • LUKOIL Group entities Environmental Safety we have identified 11 priority UN Program, Clean Water subprogram Sustainable Development Goals • Charity projects and programs and 15 Targets. • Social and Cultural Projects Competition («Ecology» nomination) TARGETS • Volunteer actions to clean up river banks 6.3, 6.4 from garbage. These goals and targets EXPENSES • Projects related to provision of drinking water are harmoniously combined 2,611 in foreign countries with operational programs RUB million implemented by LUKOIL Group entities, and are part of corporate planning and budgeting. Therefore, we believe that OUR PROGRAMMS their implementation, alongside • RES Development Projects other steps taken by the Company, • Energy Conservation Programs of LUKOIL Group largely determines the contribution entities LUKOIL Group makes to achieve the UN global Sustainable Development Goals. TARGETS 7.2, 7.3
EXPENSES 4,973 RUB million
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OUR PROGRAMMS OUR PROGRAMMS • Personnel costs (remuneration • Environmental Safety Program and social programs) of LUKOIL Group entities, Biodiversity • The costs for improvement conservation subprogram of workplace environment • Industrial environmental control and labor protection, reducing • Emergency Prevention and Response injuries and occupational illnesses TARGETS TARGETS • Biodiversity Conservation Program 8.3, 8.8 14.1, 14.5 for the Company’s facilities operating in the Arctic zone of the Russian EXPENSES Federation 151,586 RUB million EXPENSES 13,493 OUR PROGRAMMS RUB million • Program of scientific and technical works • Digital Development Programs as part of the Information Strategy • Environmental Safety of LUKOIL Group Program, Biodiversity and Remediation subprogrammes TARGET 9.4 EXPENSES 6,723 RUB million TARGET 15А
EXPENSES 1,088 • Environmental Safety Program RUB million of LUKOIL Group entities, Waste subprogram
OUR PROGRAMMS • Participation in the World Bank TARGET 12.5 and UN project • Membership in the UN Global EXPENSES Compact Initiative 3,352 RUB million TARGET 17.17
EXPENSES OUR PROGRAMMS 8,236 RUB million • The Environmental Safety Program of LUKOIL Group, Clean Air “LUKOIL contribution to the attainment subprogram of the UN Sustainable Development • Program for the rational use Goals” brochure of APG of LUKOIL Group entities TARGET 13.1
EXPENSES 24,912 RUB million
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ABOUT THE REPORT
PJSC “LUKOIL” (hereinafter PJSC LUKOIL) is pleased to present the tenth Sustainability Report of the LUKOIL Group (hereinafter the LUKOIL Group is referred to as LUKOIL Group) (the “Report”) summarizing performance for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. The previous report was published in July 2019 (for the reporting period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018).
Since 2014, LUKOIL Group has been In preparing this Report, we used the following non-financial consistently ranked among the top reporting standards and guidelines: ten companies in the Responsibility and Transparency and the Sustainable Development Vector Indices compiled • Business Reporting • The United Nations Global Compact by the Russian Union of Industrialists on the Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) based Goals (SDGs) • The Basic Performance on the analysis of public reporting Indicators and the Responsibility of Russia’s 100 largest companies • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Transparency and the Sustainable and stock market indices (the MOEX – Sustainability Reporting Standards Development Vector Indices RSPP Responsibility and Transparency (“Core” option). The table of the Russian Union of Industrialists Index and MOEX – RSPP Sustainable of standard general and specific and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Development Vector Index). GRI disclosures and individual GRI indicators are provided We have been publishing sustainability in Appendices 3 and 4 respectively reports since 2005. They are addressed to a wide range of stakeholders and seek to provide balanced information relevant to the interests of each stakeholder group. The Company pays significant We also used the following reporting platforms: attention to corporate governance of sustainability issues and continuously strives to improve the quality of reported • Guidance on Core Indicators • IPIECA (International Petroleum information. We believe that independent for Entity Reporting on Contribution Industry Environmental Conservation audits of disclosed information Towards Implementation Association) Oil and Gas Industry and external assurance of the Report of the Sustainable Development Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability contribute to these objectives. The audit Goals, UNCTAD, 2019 Reporting, 2019 firm’s opinion is published on page 175. The conclusion of the RSPP Council • SASB (Sustainability Accounting on Non-Financial Reporting concerning Standards Board) reporting the external assurance of the Report standards – material topics is published on page 179. and individual indicators
Throughout this document, The list of abbreviations, Previous reports formulas for calculating a number are available the words “LUKOIL Group,” “LUKOIL,” of indicators, and definitions on PJSC LUKOIL’s “the Company,” “the Group,” of terms are given in Appendix 7. website at: the pronoun “we” and its various related forms refer to PJSC LUKOIL See page 172 and LUKOIL Group entities, unless specified otherwise.
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STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT
In 2019, several reports were published on the progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)1 that analyzed the positive developments and challenges during the year after publication of the previous report2. The documents highlight a number of positive trends that attest to the effectiveness of actions taken by states and companies.
At the same time, the reports highlight areas in 2019 Progress has been made in providing where no significant improvements have been made clean drinking water to more people and that require special attention in order to take more dynamic action. Four out of 17 SDGs are considered to be the most important areas of focus: combating climate change (SDG 13 “Climate Action”), reducing inequalities (SDG 10 “Reduced Inequalities”), protecting biodiversity (SDG 15 “Life on Land”), and solving the problem of waste Access to energy is becoming easier (SDG 12 “Responsible Consumption and Production”).
According to the 2019 reports, climate change has a cumulative effect that poses risks for countries, companies, and people. Labor productivity is growing, while unemployment is decreasing Inequality continues to exist in many ways, including uneven distribution of value added among different factors of production, which leads to a lower share of the national product attributable to labor.
New technology is being introduced So, too, the rate of biodiversity loss has increased significantly, including land degradation, forest loss, to stimulate international trade and loss of unique ecosystems.
Global consumption of resources is growing faster than population and global production, which means that the efficiency of their use is consistently low. This is also Investment in combating climate evidenced by a significant increase in waste generation. change has increased, the uptake Much of this waste appears as a result of irreversible of renewables has accelerated, removal of natural wealth from the environment. and new carbon sequestration and capture technology has been A group of independent scientists3 warns that developed the overlapping of negative trends would lead to irreversible changes in the Earth’s conditions. Experts expect that investment analysis methodologies used by investors and professional investment managers will include not only ESG indicators that are already widely used, but also data on companies’ contribution to implementation of the SDGs.
1 Sources: The Future is Now. Science for Achieving Sustainable Development. Global Sustainable Development Report 2019. UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2019. 2 The Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2018. 3 Source: The Future is Now. Science for Achieving Sustainable Development. Global Sustainable Development Report 2019. UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2019. 17 WWW.LUKOIL.COM
ABOUT THE COMPANY: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Public Joint-Stock Company “Oil company “LUKOIL” (hereinafter PJSC LUKOIL) is one of the world’s largest publicly traded, vertically integrated oil and gas companies in terms of total proved reserves and hydrocarbon production. PJSC LUKOIL is the Corporate center of LUKOIL Group. LUKOIL Group entities employ over 100 thousand people across Russia, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas (more than 30 countries worldwide). We strive for technological leadership and ecological balance so that all of us can share in a prosperous future.
LUKOIL Group’s operations and financial activities are coordinated from its head EXPLORATION REFINING, CORPORATE office located in Moscow in the Russian Federation. We AND PRODUCTION MARKETING AND OTHER divide our operations into AND three business segments: DISTRIBUTION
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
The Company has a high-quality production increased by 0.4% year-on- a stake in the deep-water Marine portfolio of assets diversified both year due to production growth at its XII project in the Republic geographically and by type of reserves. fields in the Caspian Sea and larger of the Congo; the Company also joined Our proved reserves of oil and gas production of high viscosity crude oil the Gasha concession in the Persian are mostly conventional. In 2019, they in Timan-Pechora. Gulf and the Zhenis block project amounted to 15.8 billion BOE1, 24% in the Republic of Kazakhstan. of which were gas. The Company’s In 2019, LUKOIL expanded proven reserve life is 18 years. its participation in foreign In 2019, the Company’s annual oil projects: the Company acquired
REFINING, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
This business segment includes as compared to 2018. The Company LUKOIL is developing production of new organizations2 whose operations continued increasing the refinery yield products, including next-generation relate to refining of hydrocarbons; and interfactory integration. The share bitumen. As part of this project, transportation; wholesale and retail of fuel oil in the product mix continues a modern bitumen materials research trade and trading; and generation to decrease, with the growth of light center was opened in the Nizhny of electricity and heat. products share. At the Volgograd Novgorod Region. Refinery, the production of low-sulfur In 2019, refinery throughput at LUKOIL’s marine fuel oil has begun, which In the reporting year, a new lubricants own refineries in Russia increased complies with the requirements plant was commissioned in Kazakhstan. by 2.2% and by 1.9% in European entities of MARPOL. Its capacity is 100 thousand tonnes
1 According to the classification of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); BOE – barrels of oil equivalent. 2 This business segment includes several business sectors, such as: “Oil refining in Russia,” “Oil refining abroad,” “Petrochemicals,” “Oil product supply in Russia,” “Oil product supply abroad,” “Transportation,” and “Other entities from the Refining, Marketing and Distribution business segment.”
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You can find more information of finished products. The launch to this project, the capacity of the plant about LUKOIL Group’s operational of this plant will help optimize logistics reached 48 MW. The Company decided and financial performance in Central Asia. Biodegradable hydraulic to construct the second solar power in the Company’s financial reports: and metalworking fluids are being plant (SPP) with a capacity of 20 MW developed, including special hydraulic at the Volgograd Refinery (LLC LUKOIL- oils that can be used in Arctic conditions. Volgogradneftepererabotka). Pilot projects to construct digital substations The Power Generation business sector were continued. is represented by a complete vertically integrated chain, from generation The Corporate and Other business to transmission and distribution of heat segment includes PJSC LUKOIL and power to external consumers and other entities. One of the main The Annual Report of PJSC LUKOIL (commercial power generation) functions of the corporate center for 2019: and for operational needs (supporting is to coordinate and manage power generation). The aggregate organizational, investment, and financial installed capacity of our power processes at the Company’s subsidiaries. generating facilities1 was 6.4 GW2, including the combined capacity of renewable power generating facilities of 0.4 GW. Full list of LUKOIL Group entities In 2019, the Company completed in accordance with IFRS is given The Analyst Databook for 2019 : a significant project for this business in Appendix 1. sector – renovation of Belorechensk See page 156 Hydro Power Plant (HPP). Thanks
Key financial and operational indicators
2017 2018 2019 Financial Revenue, RUB billion 5,937 8,036 7,841 EBITDA, RUB billion 832 1,115 1,236 Total debt to EBITDA, % 74 48 45 Capital expenditures, RUB billion 511 452 450 Free cash flow, RUB billion 247 555 702 Research and development costs, RUB billion 6 6 6 Number of patents received, patents 20 37 30 Labor productivity, RUB million / person 57 78 77 Operational Production of oil and gas condensate (including the share in associates), million 645 644 646 barrels of oil equivalent Crude oil production (including the share in associates), thousand tonnes 87,414 87,124 87,488 Gas production, million cubic meters 28,861 33,543 35,046 • including APG 8,942 8,772 9,548 Output of petroleum products, thousand tonnes3 69,908 70,188 69,296 Lubricants production (full cycle), thousand tonnes 998 961 963 Output of marketable petrochemicals, thousand tonnes 1,171 1,246 1,137
1 The total electric capacity of the Group’s entities takes into account facilities owned by the Company but leased out to other legal entities. 2 The data do not include the West Qurna-2 project. 3 At own, affiliated, and third-party refineries (according to the Group’s share).
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Q WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CHANGES TO THE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN 2019?
A Significant efforts were made last year to develop the corporate sustainability management system, and we are already getting positive feedback on those Evgeny changes from our stakeholders. The Board of Directors, Khavkin together with the Strategy, Investment, and Sustainability Committee, initiated defining system-wide activities Vice President — and tasks, both for the near and long term. At meetings Chief of Staff the governing bodies reviewed the most pressing issues of PJSC LUKOIL concerning environmental and industrial safety, and risk management, with a special focus placed on climate change. We intend to proceed with these efforts and believe that the Company’s key task is to achieve meaningful results, both for shareholders and society in general. 23 SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT 31 RISK MANAGEMENT 34 Q WHAT CHANGES DID ETHICS AND STATUTORY THE SUSTAINABILITY TASK COMPLIANCE FORCE SEE? 35 HUMAN RIGHTS A The Sustainability Task Force has the heads of the Company’s dedicated divisions as its members. The goal of the Task Force is to coordinate the efforts of its members and to develop a united position on sustainable development issues. In 2019, independent 39 members of the Board of Directors and external experts STAKEHOLDER and advisers took part in the Sustainability Task Force’s ENGAGEMENT meetings, which had a significant positive impact on the level and quality of discussions and expanded the range of matters discussed. The expansion of the Task Force’s functions testifies to the high importance of sustainability matters to the Company. 44 SUPPLY CHAIN WWW.LUKOIL.COM
THE REPORTING YEAR’S CHANGES AND RESULTS INCLUDE
AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOARD MEETINGS WHERE MADE A DECISION TO SET SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS LONG-TERM CLIMATE GOALS WERE DISCUSSED
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE FUNCTIONS ENHANCED ITS OF THE STRATEGY, INVESTMENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH INVESTORS COMMITTEE WERE ON SUSTAINABILITY EXPANDED AND CLIMATE ISSUES
A SUSTAINABILITY THE NUMBER MANAGEMENT FUNCTION OF SUSTAINABILITY WAS INTRODUCED TASK FORCE MEETINGS AT THE MANAGEMENT INCREASED AND THE RANGE COMMITTEE LEVEL OF ISSUES DISCUSSED EXPANDED
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SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT
The management system was modified in 2019, bringing real improvements in management systems and processes as well as disclosure approaches.
Sustainability management system structure at PJSC LUKOIL
MANAGEMENT AREAS OF SUSTAINABILITY LEVEL EFFORTS
The Board of Directors Issues regularly considered at the Board of Directors’ meetings include of PJSC LUKOIL the following: • Climate change — NEW ; • Assessing the results of the Environmental Safety and the Industrial Safety Chairman: Valery Grayfer1 Programs, Better Working Environment, Emergency Prevention and Response Program; • Review of issues related to the HSE at LUKOIL Group; • Review of information on major incidents and accidents, their causes, the results of response measures, as well as actions taken to mitigate similar risks in the future
The Strategy, Investment The Committee is, among other things, responsible for: and Sustainability • preparing recommendations for the Board of Directors on the following: Committee – strategic goals in sustainable development, including climate agenda, of the Board of Directors industrial safety, environmental activities and social responsibility, – integration of those goals into the Strategic Development Program of PJSC LUKOIL of LUKOIL Group – NEW , – enhancement of the corporate governance system, Chairman: Sergei Shatalov, – development and evaluation of the Company’s engagement an independent member with stakeholders on sustainability matters — NEW , of the Board of Directors – improvement of the quality of disclosures in LUKOIL Group’s Sustainability Igor Ivanov, an independent Report, member of the Board – consideration of sustainability reporting, including LUKOIL Group’s of Directors, held this position Sustainability Report; until 20 June 2019 • monitoring of the improvement of HSE management system procedures; • analyzing the causes of incidents and accidents; • monitoring relations with stakeholders; • evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s long-term activities
1 Valery Grayfer was a Chairman of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL until 24 April 2020 (date of death). During the preparation of the Report Ravil Maganov was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors by resolution of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL (Minutes No.11 dated 23 June 2020).
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MANAGEMENT AREAS OF SUSTAINABILITY LEVEL EFFORTS
The Audit Committee The Committee, among other things, oversees: of the Board of Directors • processes used to ensure reliability and efficiency of the risk management of PJSC LUKOIL and internal control system; • procedures ensuring compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, corporate ethical standards, rules and procedures, as well as stock exchange requirements; Chairman: Viktor Blazheev, • whisteblowing procedures for potential bad faith actions on the part an independent member of LUKOIL Group employees and third parties, or other violations of the Board of Directors
The Human Resources The Committee is, among other things, responsible for: and Compensation • preparation of proposals for the Board of Directors on the development Committee of the corporate HR policy; of the Board of Directors • annual review of the Board of Directors and its members’ performance; • developing and revising periodically the Compensation Policy for members of PJSC LUKOIL of the Board of Directors, the Management Committee, and the President of the Company, and also monitoring implementation
Chairman: Roger Munnings, an independent member of the Board of Directors
The Management The Management Committee is responsible for the management of LUKOIL Group’s day-to-day operations. Committee of PJSC LUKOIL The matters discussed by the Management Committee at its meetings include but are not limited to: • the progress and implementation of the Strategic Development Program President, Chairman and development plans and approval of their results; of the Management Committee: Vagit Alekperov • securing the highest HSE standards, approval of HSE corporate policy, analyzing efficiency of the HSE management system and improving its performance; • approval of target HSE programs; • the functioning of the risk management and internal control system; • reviewing the report “The State of HSE at LUKOIL Group”
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MANAGEMENT AREAS OF SUSTAINABILITY LEVEL EFFORTS
NEW The Vice President for Sustainability is responsible for: Vice President • organization and development of a single corporate position; for Sustainability • coordination of works related to the creation and implementation of unified corporate information policy on sustainability; • ensuring interaction and coordination of collaboration among structural units; • organizing and ensuring engagement with all stakeholders; Evgeny Khavkin, a member of PJSC LUKOIL Management • development of internal regulations and a regulatory framework; Committee, Vice President, Chief • organizing activities of the Sustainability Task Force, development of its work of Staff of PJSC LUKOIL plans, and monitoring the implementation of its decisions; • preparation of proposals on the improvement of the sustainability management system and practices at PJSC LUKOIL and other LUKOIL Group entities
The Corporate Secretary The Corporate Secretary of PJSC LUKOIL and the Office of the Corporate of PJSC LUKOIL Secretary are responsible for: • engagement with the Board of Directors and Board committees on sustainable development issues; • initiating actions to improve the quality of sustainability management to ensure Natalia Podolskaya better integration of sustainability issues into business processes; • participation in coordinating sustainability reporting efforts; • participation in stakeholder engagement, including preparation of responses to shareholder and investor requests regarding the Group’s sustainability performance.
NEW The Sustainability Task Force (hereinafter the Task Force) sets goals and contributes to developing a single corporate position on relevant The Sustainability Task sustainability and climate change matters at its meetings. The range of matters Force1 discussed was expanded in 2019, which is reflected in the Task Force’s new name.
The Sustainability Task Force is responsible for: Head: Evgeny Khavkin, a member • organization of communications and interaction between relevant divisions of PJSC LUKOIL Management of PJSC LUKOIL, setting goals to implement changes in management systems; Committee, Vice President, Chief • organizing and monitoring the process of Sustainability Report preparation; of Staff of PJSC LUKOIL • enhancing the system of collecting, preparing and disclosing reporting information; • preparing recommendations for governing bodies on the matters discussed; • analyzing feedback from stakeholders on sustainable development issues
1 The name of the Task Force was changed pursuant to PJSC LUKOIL Order No. 173 dated 30 September 2019.
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MANAGEMENT AREAS OF SUSTAINABILITY LEVEL EFFORTS
The Health, Safety The Health, Safety and Environmental Committee is responsible for: and Environmental • developing a Health, Safety and Environmental Policy, setting goals and assigning tasks, assessing significant risks and opportunities in HSE, (HSE) Committee analyzing environmental issues (including climate-related issues) of PJSC LUKOIL and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) • analyzing and approving any HSE initiatives and assessing their effectiveness Chairman: Ravil Maganov, • evaluating compliance of LUKOIL Group’s activities with applicable laws First Executive Vice President and other HSE requirements of PJSC LUKOIL • preparing proposals on the improvement of LUKOIL Group’s HSE management system.
PJSC LUKOIL Heads of relevant divisions manage the implementation of strategic and targeted programs that address sustainable development issues, including climate, water use, biodiversity and waste.
LUKOIL Group entities
Heads of LUKOIL Group Make operational decisions at enterprise level to ensure that industrial safety, environmental protection, and injury rate targets are attained as required. Ensure entities the achievement of targets approved by the Group’s Corporate Center.
Heads of dedicated Lead the implementation of strategic and target programs. business units
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS A PARTIAL LIST OF MATTERS related to sustainable During the reporting year, the members development discussed by the Board of Directors of the Board of Directors’ became much in 2019 included: more active in discussing and promoting the sustainability and climate agenda at the Company. Relevant matters were included in the agenda of several meetings during the reporting year. The number of matters raised and related Implementation of the Strategic Development Program tasks doubled year-on-year. of LUKOIL Group during 2018-2027
For more detail, see the section Potential for growth given the transition to a low-carbon of the Report entitled “Climate economy Change.”
For more detail, see p. 48 Key global trends in the liquid hydrocarbon market in the period through 2035
The Board of Directors also enhanced its engagement with stakeholders on climate change. Specifically, a meeting was held Enhancement of the risk management and internal with representatives of an investment control system fund participating in the Climate Action 100+ initiative.
Independent Member of PJSC LUKOIL Anti-corruption measures Board of Directors Toby Gati was actively involved in sustainability and climate change discussions at meetings of the Board of Directors Implementation of the Code of Business Conduct and the Sustainability Task Force and Ethics of PJSC LUKOIL and provided recommendations, including regarding the improvement of disclosures. Occupational health and safety status and measures to improve the level of work safety The goals and objectives for further development of sustainable development activities are set. Significant focus will be placed on the development Engagement with PJSC LUKOIL investors and shareholders of measures in response to climate change.
Another important focus area LUKOIL Group’s Sustainability Report for 2018 will be the enhancement of occupational and environmental safety, as well as the overall improvement Implementation of target and functional programs of the sustainability management system and practices, and determination of the contribution to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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Composition and activities of the Board of Directors and its committees in 2019
Strategy, Human Board Investment Audit Resources Indicators of Directors and Sustainability Committee and Compensation of PJSC LUKOIL Committee Committee
11 4 3 3
Number of members
Types of members 6/3/2 2/2/0 3/0/0 3/0/0
independent executive1 non-executive directors
Gender composition 2/9 1/3 0/3 0/3
women men
Number of meetings 9/11 7/0 8/0 6/1
personal absentee2
Number of sustainability development matters 20 15 4 5 discussed
Attendance rate at personal meetings, %
Information on the structure of PJSC LUKOIL Board of Directors, compliance of the Company’s corporate governance practices with the Bank of Russia’s Corporate Governance Code, details of the Board members and other information are published in annual reports and on the Company’s website in the section “Corporate Governance”:
1 According to the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, executive directors are understood not only as members of the Management Committee of PJSC LUKOIL, but also as persons having working relationships with the Company. 2 It is common practice for PJSC LUKOIL to hold absentee meetings. Typically, absentee meetings are called to discuss matters requiring quick approval that cannot be planned beforehand.
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STRATEGY, INVESTMENT members also considered issues To strengthen the competencies AND SUSTAINABILITY pertaining to the implementation of the Task Force members, a workshop COMMITTEE of ethical standards and analyzed titled “The outlook for legal regulation feedback from employees on those of sustainability matters in the Russian The Strategy, Investment issues. Federation after the ratification and Sustainability Committee plays of the Paris Agreement” was held a key role in advancing LUKOIL Group’s The Committee conducted an analysis to which independent experts sustainability efforts. The number of matters related to the external from KPMG were invited. of matters related to sustainable assessment of the Board of Directors’ development on the Committee’s performance in the reporting year With the active involvement agenda has risen significantly. All and made a decision to consider of the Corporate Secretary, the level relevant matters put before the Board the feasibility of implementing of informing the Board of Directors of Directors are first considered the external assessment. and management on the most relevant by the Committee. In the reporting issues of sustainable development year, the Committee also considered for stakeholders was increased. the development of investor In particular, meetings1 Full information on the Board relationships, implementation committees’ activities is available with a representative of Hermes, of functional programs, and a cost- in the Company’s Annual Report an investment fund participating saving program. for 2019 in the Climate Action 100+ initiative, were organized where the goals of the initiative For more details see p. 108 and investor’s informational expectations AUDIT COMMITTEE were discussed with Task Force members. An expert on climate Key matters discussed by the Committee reporting with a solid track record members in the reporting year SUSTAINABILITY with CDP presented current projects concerned the systematization TASK FORCE to monitor corporate activity in mitigation of anti-corruption measures, external and adaptation to climate change. assessment of a PJSC LUKOIL internal As the volume of reporting information audit methodology, as well as further continually grew, sustainability reporting The Company is stepping up its efforts improvement of the risk management standards expanded and became more to raise awareness of stakeholders system. An independent assessment complicated and, especially given about LUKOIL Group’s position of the internal audit was conducted. the need to enhance relations with all on and contribution to the attainment groups of stakeholders, the functions of the United Nations’ Sustainable The Board of Directors charged of the Task Force were expanded in 2019 Development Goals. A brochure the Committee with the drafting resulting in its renaming. “Contribution to the Attainment of the UN of an Anticorruption Policy, an internal Sustainable Development Goals” was regulatory document which will In 2019, the Sustainability Task Force published by LUKOIL. systemize the Company’s anticorruption conducted four meetings. Toby Gati, position and outline the anticorruption an independent member of the Board The Company plans to continue its framework, goals and objectives. of Directors, and experts on various efforts to implement a sustainability sustainability areas were present at some management system, including of those meetings. Among other things, the adoption of the following documents HUMAN RESOURCES the following issues were examined in 2020: AND COMPENSATION in 2019: • Anticorruption policy COMMITTEE • methodology for identifying material • Program for Development topics of the Sustainability Report of Renewable Energy Sources Matters discussed by the Committee • reporting boundaries • Regulations on the Preparation at its meetings included, among • legal regulation of climate change of a Sustainability Report. others, processes related to personnel matters in Russia management, improvement • assessment of reporting boundaries LUKOIL will also keep working to ensure of the compensation and incentive and preparation of a GHG emission Company adaptation to climate change. system for the Company’s senior inventory executives, effectiveness of prevention • the framework for and stages measures ensuring that employees’ of preparation of the Report labor rights and interests are respected, • development of Regulations and the results of a staff morale on the Preparation of a Sustainability and motivation survey conducted Report at LUKOIL Group entities. Committee • feedback from investors.
1 The meetings took place in January–February 2020.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) COMMITTEE OF PJSC LUKOIL
The Committee is an effective for LUKOIL Group in HSE issues, year, making plans for the future period, mechanism for liaison between as well as regulatory developments and considering initiatives to promote the Company’s management in countries where LUKOIL is present. a culture of safety at the Company. and functional and linear divisions Those factors are subsequently taken of PJSC LUKOIL and LUKOIL Group into account during the development In 2019, the Committee took several entities on industrial, fire and implementation of target programs. decisions to further promote a culture and environmental safety, health The second meeting is devoted of safety and leadership culture and accident prevention. to taking stock of progress of health and to introduce changes to target and safety programs for the reporting programs for 2020–2023. The Committee was established in 2016 to advance the HSE management system in LUKOIL Group and is led by Ravil Maganov, a member Snapshot of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) of the Board of Directors, thus Committee of PJSC LUKOIL (2019) ensuring communication of health, safety and environmental matters NUMBER OF MEMBERS to the Board of Directors. The Board 11 of Directors is presented annually VICE PRESIDENTS a report on the state of the management COMPOSITION including those who are members 10 of the Board of Directors system in those areas, and the results of activities and initiatives undertaken HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS 1 to improve the management quality and speed of decision-making. NUMBER OF MEETINGS 2 The Committee holds meetings NUMBER twice a year. The first meeting is held OF MATTERS DISCUSSED 7 to consider material risk registers
EMERGENCY AND ACCIDENT WARNING SYSTEM
The Company has a system The functioning of the system with risks of serious consequences for monitoring, warning, communication is regulated by standards and local (death of employees and significant and reporting on emergency situations regulations developed on the basis damages), the Operational Headquarters and accidents covering all levels of legal requirements. was established1 to deal with accidents of management of LUKOIL Group, at hazardous production facilities including the Board of Directors In order to improve of LUKOIL Group entities. and the Health, Safety and Environmental the efficiency of PJSC LUKOIL’s Committee of PJSC LUKOIL. response to potential accidents
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Corporate Secretary Natalia Vice President for Strategic Development of the agenda and preparation Podolskaya pays significant attention of PJSC LUKOIL, and Toby Gati, of meetings of the Sustainability Task to sustainable development matters. an independent member of the Board Force, including the invitation of external Taking into account that sustainable of Directors, in active work to improve experts and representatives of various development is identified as one the sustainable development system. stakeholders to the meetings. of the goals of LUKOIL Group’s strategic development, the Corporate Secretary The Corporate Secretary In order to promote stakeholder is committed to supporting the initiatives is actively involved in coordinating engagement, the Corporate Secretary of the Company and encouraging the preparation of the sustainability deals with incoming requests using all the practical application of expertise reporting of LUKOIL Group available information channels: mail, and exceptional competencies and interacts with the relevant e-mail, and a dedicated internal portal of the Board of Directors members structural divisions of the Company, of the Sustainability Task Force. All in this field. As a result, Natalia as well as with members of the Strategy, requests are processed and discussed Podolskaya facilitated the participation Investment and Sustainability Committee with structural units with the subsequent of Leonid Fedun, a member of PJSC LUKOIL’s Board of Directors. provision of comprehensive information of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL, Special focus is placed on the formulation on requests and proposals received.
1 Order No. 48 of PJSC LUKOIL dated 23 March 2015
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARDS IN 2019
For the second Based PJSC LUKOIL was one of the winners year in a row, on evaluation of the contest for the best socially PJSC LUKOIL results, responsible oil and gas companies of 2018. ranks first LUKOIL Group’s Results of the contest were announced in the ESG rating managed Sustainability at the Ninth International Gas Forum in Saint- by the rating agency RAEX. Report for 2018 was Petersburg. The contest is organized by the Ministry The rating evaluates the way the prize winner in the RSPP of Energy of the Russian Federation. The Company was in which environmental, nomination for “The Best awarded certificates for the development of charitable social and managerial risks Report on Corporate activities, for the best public non-financial report of a company are taken Social Responsibility by an oil and gas company, and also won a certificate into account in its strategy and Sustainable with a special badge of the Russian fuel and energy and management, which Development” complex for its active social policy. indicates the long-term in the Moscow Exchange’s sustainability of the business. 22nd Annual Report Competition in 2018.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company’s management Key sustainability risks include: by the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL places considerable emphasis • climate change risks and the Audit Committee of the Board on risk management issues • health, safety and environmental risks of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL. to provide reasonable assurance • risk of shortages of qualified personnel as to the achievement of strategic goals • reputational risks. Sixteen groups of the most significant in the face of uncertainties and negative risks affecting the business activities factors. Certain steps were taken to enhance of LUKOIL Group entities were identified. the risk management system The qualitative and quantitative PJSC LUKOIL regularly identifies, in the reporting year. assessment of such risks is carried out describes, evaluates and monitors • Work continued to improve the practice annually according to risk probability possible events that could adversely of accounting for risks when making criteria and criteria on the magnitude affect the Company’s activities, develops key investment decisions. of the consequences. Risk appetite was measures to prevent their occurrence • Draft internal regulatory documents defined for each material risk, and measures or to minimize the negative impact were prepared and forwarded were developed to mitigate or eliminate in case such events occur. The Company for approval. These were developed their negative impact. The staff of the Risk constantly works on the identification with the aim of strengthening the risk Management Division and relevant blocks and assessment of new risks management system at LUKOIL Group monitor the implementation and on updating relevant information entities in accordance with PJSC LUKOIL and effectiveness of the measures. in the corporate information system. Risk Management and Internal Control Policy, as well as improving By reporting the risks identified, LUKOIL Group’s Risk Management the Company’s investment activities we inform stakeholders about certain and Internal Control Policy sets and corporate governance. circumstances that may worsen forth unified and mandatory the performance of the Company basic principles and approaches Risks are managed at all the levels: with some certain probability. At the same to organizing the risk management at the level of LUKOIL Group entities, time, PJSC LUKOIL is making due efforts system of the Company, and the key PJSC LUKOIL and at the level of the Board to minimize the risks associated with its objectives of the system, as well as key of Directors. Information on the risk profile own production activities in the regions tasks of the risk management system of LUKOIL Group entities is included of where the Company operates. participants at PJSC LUKOIL. in annual reports which are reviewed
The text of PJSC LUKOIL Risk Management and Internal Control Policy is available on PJSC LUKOIL website at:
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A list of key sustainability risks
DESCRIPTION OF RISK CATEGORY RISK MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION ACTIVITIES
Climate change risks
Strengthened climate change regulations We minimize this risk by: could adversely impact operations • recording greenhouse gas emissions and planning initiatives aimed of PJSC LUKOIL as a major fossil fuel at their control; producer and greenhouse gas emitter by driving costs up and performance down. • carrying out constant monitoring of relevant legislative changes Additionally, LUKOIL Group operates and taking steps to obtain information about them at the preliminary discussion stage, as well as ensuring our representatives participate in various regions with hard-to-predict during the preliminary discussions so that the risks and uncertainties potential climate change impacts that may that may arise from new legislative initiatives are clarified result in a significant adverse effect. and our views in relation to the proposed changes have been represented; • taking climate change risk into account when designing and constructing facilities in environmentally sensitive areas (the Far North, offshore facilities).
For more detail, see the section of the Report titled “Climate Change”
Health, safety and environmental risks
The Company’s facilities are exposed To mitigate these risks, we designed and successfully deployed to risks of process disruptions, hazardous the Environmental Protection, Occupational Health and Safety releases, environmental damage, accidents, Management System certified to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. fires, and incidents that may result The following key initiatives are being implemented: in unscheduled idle time at these facilities • target corporate HSE programs; • industrial control over the operation of hazardous production facilities; • a process ensuring contractors’ end-to-end compliance with mandatory HSE requirements; • development of leadership and safety culture; • the appointment of qualified staff across various business levels; • development of Plans to Localize and Mitigate the Consequences of Accidents at Hazardous Production Facilities (PLMA) and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans; maintaining a pool of emergency personnel and resources; and training personnel who operate hazardous production facilities as well as the emergency response teams applying PLMA and SPCC Plans.
For more detail, see the sections of the Report “Safety” and “Environment”
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Risk of shortage of qualified personnel
Insufficient skills or qualifications To mitigate this risk, we focus on the comprehensive development of personnel may have an adverse of our talent pool. LUKOIL’s talent management strategy is aligned with its effect on our financial performance development strategy and the staffing demand of its business segments based on planning and budgeting processes that enable the workforce to be efficiently reallocated through insourcing as well as flexible recruitment, professional training, and developing talent.
For more detail, see the section of the Report “Our Staff”
Reputational risks
PJSC LUKOIL is exposed to various To mitigate this risk, we make efforts to: factors that may cause reputational • maintain regular communication with our stakeholders; risks due to both internal and external factors, including noncompliance • providing unbiased information on financial and operational performance with statutory requirements, in a timely manner; constituent documents, and internal • ensure continuous monitoring of compliance with statutory requirements regulations, as well as through breach and effective agreements; of contractual obligations, poor • effect timely payments to counterparties. product quality, and a rise in negative perceptions of our financial stability The company controls the quality of its products and services. and position For instance, the Filling Stations Hotline has been set up to promptly address any comments and suggestions regarding filling stations operations. We pay close attention to safety and environmental protection and operate in line with the best HSE standards. We place a great emphasis on social responsibility and working conditions, maintaining and improving our effective occupational health and social security framework through targeted programs.
See more in the sections of the Report on “Ethics and Statutory Compliance,” “Safety,” “Environment,” “Our Staff” and “Communities.”
The risk management system also comprises the following categories which includes risks and respective mitigation actions: strategic, country, competitive risks, macroeconomic, financial, legal and industrial risks, risks of terrorist acts, illegal actions of third parties, etc.
A full description of the risks and their management measures is disclosed in line with regulatory requirements, as well as in annual reports of PJSC LUKOIL. A detailed description of the risk management system, including the stages, organizational structure and functional map of the participants, is provided in Section “Corporate Governance” of the Annual Report for 2019.
For more details see p. 123
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ETHICS AND STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
ETHICAL STANDARDS been violated. All the reports received Stakeholders can contact the Business are handled by the Commission’s Ethics Commission using any available Adherence to ethical standards Secretary. Staff members may provide communication channels, including is at the core of our corporate a report anonymously, which ensures in English: [email protected] (available 24/7), via delivery of a written report culture. These standards are set forth their protection and the confidentiality to the Commission, or by telephone. in the PJSC LUKOIL Code of Business of the reports. The Company provides The contact information of the Business Conduct and Ethics and cover various communication tools for such cases which Ethics Commission is provided aspects, including: are available around the clock (e-mail, in the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics • respect for human rights (including a confidential hotline). of PJSC LUKOIL. labor rights, the rights of local communities and small indigenous The Company has grievance peoples, and freedom of association procedures in place, enabling staff and trade union activity) to provide suggestions on the work • zero tolerance towards and combatting of the mechanism currently in place, corruption and fraudulent activities thus helping the Company get a better • adherence to fair competition rules understanding of stakeholders’ needs • statutory compliance. and issues. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE The principles of the Code of Business In 2019, HR divisions undertook Conduct and Ethics are consistent to familiarize employees The Company respects laws with the provisions of the United Nations of LUKOIL Group entities in Russia of the countries where its facilities and the International Labor Organization and abroad with the Code of Business and offices operate, strives to prevent (ILO) conventions ratified by the Russian Conduct and Ethics. This is included any violations of law, and supports Federation, including those related in the list of documents that new staff the principles of free and fair competition to the observance of human rights must read as part of the hiring process. and fair business conduct. and the prevention of corruption. PJSC LUKOIL employees acknowledge For more detail, see Appendix 6. in writing that they have read the Code No material claims1 relating to any of Business Conduct and Ethics. violations of anti-trust, product quality We promote ethical behaviors among and labor relations laws were initiated our business partners, suppliers Heightened awareness among against the Company in 2019. One and contractors, informing them employees and practical implementation significant fine amounting to RUB of our rules, and strongly suggest of the provisions of the document led 68.9 million relating to the Company’s them to familiarize themselves to an increase in reports addressed environmental impact was paid in Russia with the PJSC LUKOIL Code of Business to the Business Ethics Commission. (see Section on “Environmental Protection”). Conduct and Ethics, where all basic In 2019, seven reports were received. The Company publishes a Report principles regarding human rights The reports mainly concerned on Budgetary Contributions annually. are stated, before signing any contract. the clarification of procedures This reporting is aimed at increasing for interaction between managers the transparency of the Company’s and staff, matters relating to vacation, payments made in the countries This document can be found of operations. Reports are available on the Company’s website at : and handling procedures for reports. All the documented issues were investigated on the corporate website: and necessary measures taken.
In 2019, during an internal audit, 53 cases of violation of local regulatory acts, that are obligatory for execution, were revealed in the organizations of LUKOIL Group. Entities took measures The Business Ethics Commission led to prevent such violations in the future. by the President of PJSC LUKOIL At the same time, there were no considers all aspects of ethical behaviors violations of the norms and provisions demonstrated by the Company’s of the Code of Business Conduct staff. Any staff member may contact and Ethics of PJSC LUKOIL. Identified the Business Ethics Commission using any cases of violations are not significant, available communication means if they that is, do not affect the achievement think that their rights or interests have of the strategic goals of the Company.
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LUKOIL Group entities comply • abroad: USD 3.3 billion RUB 127 billion to the budgets with the tax legislation in effect • in the Russian Federation: of Russia’s constituent entities, in the countries in which they operate. RUB 1,122 billion, including and RUB 0.54 billion to local budgets; In 2019, the following taxes1 were paid: RUB 854 billion to the federal budget, RUB 140 billion in excise taxes.
ANTICORRUPTION MEASURES
LUKOIL promotes a zero tolerance procedures and preventing conflicts Regulations of LLC LUKOIL Uzbekistan approach when it comes to corruption. of interest. Operating Company2. Based The Company does not tolerate any on the commitment to high ethical payments or other forms of incentives In foreign countries, in addition standards of doing business, the Board provided to representatives of state to corporate-wide regulations, local of Directors decided to develop authorities. regulatory documents can apply, a document establishing common which were adopted either voluntarily principles, goals and objectives The rules of anti-corruption behavior or in accordance with local legislation to combat corruption, and therefore are included in the set of internal and govern economic security instructions were given to draft such standards for many business processes, and anticorruption issues. For example, a document and submit it to the Board including the ones that regulate ensuring the Company’s operations in Uzbekistan for its approval in 2020. corporate security and confidentiality are governed by the Anticorruption of information, conducting tender
HUMAN RIGHTS
The Company reaffirms its commitment a violation of human rights is committed in LUKOIL Group entities, including to the principles of human rights as a result of the activities of the Company child, forced and slave labor, forced compliance, including freedom of speech, and/or its individual representatives, resettlement of indigenous peoples4. set forth in the Universal Declaration LUKOIL undertakes to take measures We believe that human rights of Human Rights and other UN to eliminate the consequences of such are a comprehensive concept that affects documents, such as UN Guiding Principles violations. all aspects of our activities, including on Business and Human Rights, the OECD labor rights, the right to a healthy Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises Entering contractual environment, quality products, the rights and the Voluntary Principles on Security relationship with our partners, of indigenous peoples, etc. This Report and Human Rights (see Appendix 6). we inform them of our high requirements provides information on what LUKOIL The Company prohibits any forms for ethical business conduct and respect is doing in these areas. At the same of violence and violation of human for human rights, and urge them time, a top priority for the Company dignity in compliance with the Russian to follow these requirements, defining is the prevention of violations of labor Constitution. The Company expects its it as a condition for long-term cooperation rights, the preservation of workers’ business partners to respect and apply with our Company. life and health, and the observance the same principles in this area. of the rights of local residents whose We inform our employees and other interests are affected by our facilities. The Company respects and strictly stakeholders about our human rights observes human rights. A manifestation policy. Standards of human of aggression3 in any form is unacceptable rights compliance are enshrined in the Company. The company considers in the Code of Business Conduct it unacceptable to obstruct the activities and Ethics of PJSC LUKOIL of human rights defenders and shows and are mandatory for all LUKOIL Group due respect for human rights activities entities. carried out within the legal framework. The Company expects that similar In 2019, there were no received approaches are applied by its partners. If complaints on human rights disregard
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The Company uses the following tools to monitor the compliance of human rights both in Russia and abroad:
social partnership surveys on the moral and psychological environment in labor groups
annual corporate audits of HR interaction with indigenous minorities services to verify compliance of the North (hereinafter – IMN) 1 with labor laws and corporate requirements (HR audits)
interaction with local communities where we work
Social partnership in all countries and regions where agreements covering all full-time we are present, taking into account staff. The Russian entities that did LUKOIL’s regular interaction the specifics and characteristics not conclude collective agreements with the International Association of Trade of local culture. are directly covered by the Industry Union Organizations of PJSC LUKOIL Agreement for Organizations of the Oil (IATUO), the International Labor As part of social partnerships, and Gas Sectors and the Construction Organization (ILO) and IndustriALL the scope of the social commitments of Oil and Gas Facilities of the Russian Global Union helps to implement best of the Company and trade union Federation. practices in complying with labor rights organizations that are parties and serves as a platform for social to agreements is revised and updated In 2019, collective agreements were dialogue. We use common principles on a regular basis. Those commitments in effect in 49 Russian and 9 foreign and approaches to working with staff are documented in collective entities.
Share of employees covered by collective agreements in LUKOIL Group,%
SHARE OF EMPLOYEES COVERED SHARE OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES’ BY COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS EMPLOYEES COVERED BY COLLECTIVE IN LUKOIL GROUP ENTITIES AGREEMENTS 2019 2019
88.9 96.4 2017 2018 2017 2018
88.0 90.1 95.1 97.7
1 According to Russian law, minorities are ethnic groups of no more than 50 thousand people.
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HR audits
HR audits involve auditing the processes associated with the documentation of labor The following issues relations, payroll, the compliance with labor were examined: laws, the Company’s regulations, and other requirements covering labor law provisions. HR audits also check the procedure for documenting disciplinary actions that may be associated with employees’ non- entering into and termination of employment contracts compliance with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (e.g. information on the employment of relatives as direct employment of people with disabilities subordinates may be requested).
Effective management systems compliance with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are reviewed, including those ensuring non-discrimination. Based on the results of the audit, the Company develops personal data protection recommendations for the enhancement of personnel management processes. In 2019, audits were conducted in 11 LUKOIL Group entities1. No material conflicts of interest violations of human and labor rights were identified. labor pay
Monitoring staff morale and motivation the employee’s right to rest
The company regularly monitors compliance with human rights, including weekend work and work on holidays, irregular working hours conducting a study of the moral and psychological context in LUKOIL Group entities. In 2019, the results of monitoring compliance with vacation schedules, including for workers the moral and psychological context in jobs with harmful working conditions; other aspects were reported at a meeting of the Human of employment relations. Resources and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of PJSC LUKOIL. The control section showed a good moral and psychological climate and a high level of satisfaction of the Company’s employees with working conditions. Interaction with indigenous a harmonious balance between minorities on land use the economic activities of LUKOIL Group Monitoring of psychological context and activities in the territories entities in the territories of indigenous is conducted by regular surveys (no more of traditional lifestyles minorities of the North and the latter’s than once every two years at the same interests in preserving their traditional enterprise). The survey diagnoses the level We share the principles enshrined lifestyle and economic activity. of employee satisfaction with various in the UN Declaration on the Rights aspects of labor and identifies the most of Indigenous Peoples, the UN Global significant and most challenging aspects Compact and the Resolution of the World of work according to employees. Conference on Indigenous Peoples, The survey uses the methodology and are committed to ensuring of the Stockholm School of Economics based on the Employee Satisfaction Index (ESI) model, which is widely used in Europe and in Russia.
1 Including: LUKOIL-BULGARIA EOOD (Bulgaria), LUKOIL MID-EAST LIMITED (Egypt), Perm Branch of LLC LUKOIL-Engineering PermNIPIneft, LUKOIL Uzbekistan Operating Company (Uzbekistan), LLC LUKOIL-Volgogradneftepererabotka, LLC LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsintez, LLC LUKOIL-AERO, LLC LUKOIL-Uralnefteprodukt, LLC LUKOIL-Nizhnevolzhskneft, LLC LUKOIL-Yugnefteprodukt, LLC LUKOIL-Engineering.
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seeks to avoid involuntary relocation • economic agreements with the heads of people living on the territory of areas of traditional resource use of traditional natural resource use. • agreements on social and economic LUKOIL respects The company applies the Free and Prior development with reindeer farms the rights of indigenous Informed Consent principle and seeks • collaboration with indigenous minorities of the North to minimize the consequences for those community organizations provided for by Russian affected by such measures. • support for specific projects through laws, including the use grant financing in the framework of resources, the preservation In the reporting year, in the course of the Competition for Social of the environment, the right of LUKOIL Group’s production activities and Cultural Projects of PJSC LUKOIL. to use land and other natural in areas of traditional settlement and/ For more details on Company interaction resources. or economic activity of indigenous minorities in the North, no forced with indigenous minorities of the North, see resettlement of indigenous peoples and no complaints regarding the violation of the indigenous Indigenous minorities of the North minorities’ rights by LUKOIL Group live in four regions of our operations: entities were registered. Compensation the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – is annually paid to indigenous people: Yugra1, the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous under license obligations in the territory Area, the Nenets Autonomous of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Area – Yugra (where LUKOIL-Western Engagement with local LUKOIL’s operations are historically Siberia, RITEK and LUKOIL-AIK operate) communities associated with the territories inhabited and under agreements with reindeer by the Khanty and Mansi, the indigenous farms in the territory of the Nenets With its wide presence in countries people of Siberia. Thus, the system Autonomous Area (where LUKOIL-Komi having different cultures and socio- of relations with the indigenous minorities operates). economic patterns, LUKOIL Group uses of the North began to take shape a variety of methods for interaction from the very outset of the Company’s The Company engages representatives with local communities to address activity. of indigenous minorities to participate emerging issues. in decision-making on projects that In Russia, subsoil use, including affect their rights (Articles 27–29 The Company strives to create conditions the allocation of land plots in traditional of the Declaration on the Rights for unhindered contacts with local settlement areas and/or areas of Indigenous Peoples). In particular, residents when implementing its foreign of economic activity of indigenous in order to obtain a preliminary freely exploration and production projects minorities of the North, is regulated informed consent of the indigenous as an operator. For example, a system by state authorities (under license peoples’ representatives, meetings of collection and response to complaints agreements or other documents that are held at various stages of project and queries was deployed in Uzbekistan. entitle companies to use such subsoil implementation: public hearings prior As part of exploration and production sites). The terms and conditions to project implementation (in accordance projects where the Company of the use of licensed areas, including with the legislation of the Russian is a participant, the interaction with local providing compensation to indigenous Federation), and information events communities is mainly the responsibility communities, are established by federal as projects are implemented. of the operator. LUKOIL informs and regional authorities. Hence, local communities about its policies issues related to respect for the rights In general, interaction with indigenous and responsible practices whenever of indigenous peoples, including minorities of the North is carried required. migration issues, are governed by Russian out within the framework of federal federal and regional legislation. and regional legislation of the Russian In Russia, a large number of events Federation, licensing obligations are held for residents of regions We fully comply with the conditions of LUKOIL Group entities, as well where human rights can be discussed, set forth in legislation, regularly as federal and regional programs including public hearings, round tables, interact with representatives to support indigenous peoples. dialogues, visits to LUKOIL enterprises of indigenous communities, and take The following mechanisms are used: (for an example, see the “Komi Republic” their opinion into account when planning • cooperation agreements between case study). The practice of engaging and implementing exploration PJSC LUKOIL and regional in dialogue2 has begun to be applied and production projects. The company administrations at the Romanian refinery as well.
1 The region was called the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area in 1991. 2 Dialogue (public dialogue) hereinafter in the Report is an in-person event with the participation of the Company and various stakeholders on a wide range of issues related to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, in connection with LUKOIL activities in a particular region.
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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The successful implementation of our strategic goals WE STRIVE is facilitated by a relationship of trust with stakeholders, TO BUILD LONG- including state and local authorities, shareholders TERM CONSTRUCTIVE and investors, business partners and customers, workers RELATIONS BASED and trade unions, Russian and international ON THE PRINCIPLES organizations, and society as a whole. OF PARTNERSHIP, COMPANY PARTICIPATION IN IMPLEMENTING LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT GOALS, TRANSPARENCY STATE LEGISLATIVE SHAREHOLDERS OF OPERATIONS, AND EXECUTIVE AND INVESTORS AND INFORMATION. AUTHORITIES In order to increase the effectiveness We interact with state legislative of relations with shareholders the revised These principles and executive authorities of all levels version of the Shareholder Relations are set forth in the Social Code in Russia and with local authorities Policy of PJSC LUKOIL was established of PJSC LUKOIL and the Code in foreign countries. by the decision of the Board of Directors of Business Conduct and Ethics of PJSC LUKOIL dated 11 December of PJSC LUKOIL. In Russia, representatives 2018 (Minutes No.17). The Policy, of PJSC LUKOIL and LUKOIL Group among other issues, states the principles entities take part on an ongoing basis of equal treatment of all shareholders, in discussing legislative initiatives as well as the commitment to applying and in the work of advisory groups best practices of corporate governance. and expert forums, discussing issues The observance of shareholders that are topical for the Russian oil legitimate rights and mutual and gas industry. Management engagement in the benefit of sustainable of PJSC LUKOIL and LUKOIL Group and dynamic development entities engages with the authorities of PJSC LUKOIL facilitates creating as part of the upgrading of production shareholder value and increasing facilities, signing and implementation the reputation of the Company. of agreements on social and economic cooperation, as well as in regional Our investors comprise Russian provide information to representatives and international forums. and foreign entities and individuals of the investment and financial pursuing various investment strategies. communities using various channels, Leveraging legal mechanisms To strengthen investor relations and react promptly to incoming queries. guaranteeing stakeholder participation and maintain the investment appeal in the discussion of draft regulations, of the Company, LUKOIL’s equity In recent years, we can observe the Company participates in the creation story is communicated to participants a marked upward trend in the number of a modern, stable and healthy system in the financial market, including of responsible investors taking of state regulation, using internal the disclosure of requested information into account sustainability factors corporate processes for monitoring, and targeted measures. when making investment decisions. evaluation, planning, etc. In this regard, cooperation In order to attract additional investment with this group of stakeholders has been LUKOIL liaises with regulatory bodies, in the Company’s equity, a shareholder expanded (including the organization public associations and non-profit analysis is conducted on an ongoing of meetings with independent members organizations, and monitors regulatory basis, and groups of investors of the Board of Directors), information and legislative activities in the Russian with whom targeted measures disclosure in public materials has been Federation on an ongoing basis. will be carried out are identified. We improved, and work on systemic issues continually strive to raise the level of sustainable development has been of information transparency, regularly enhanced.
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We liaise with international rating agencies The past year marked the hundredth and information database owners; anniversary of the International Labor we also publish climate reporting as part Organization. Being ILO’s only partner of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). in Russia, LUKOIL Group took an active part in the organization of the anniversary One of the key elements of interaction events. During the Russian hour SUPPLIERS with the investment community of the 24-hour online video marathon, AND CONTRACTORS is to ensure investor feedback the President of PJSC LUKOIL Vagit for PJSC LUKOIL governing bodies Alekperov extended his congratulations LUKOIL’s supply chain covers and management. In response on the ILO’s anniversary. Also, a meeting entities of various legal forms to incoming queries, the level of Russian President Vladimir Putin and sizes, from large companies of disclosure of information in financial with ILO Director-General G. Ryder and small and medium-sized businesses statements, annual reports, sustainability was held where the contribution to individual and social entrepreneurs. reports and on the corporate website of LUKOIL Group to ILO activities We are open to cooperation and provide is constantly increasing. in the Russian Federation was noted. a level playing field. We perform impartial and effective selection of suppliers and contractors through tender procedures in key areas of the Company’s business.
Efforts of LUKOIL Group’s investor relations service were highly rated CLIENTS by the investment community, resulting in the Group receiving Our clients comprise large and medium- an award from the professional sized entities operating in various magazine Institutional Investor sectors of the economy and private SOCIETY in 2019. individuals. We provide our clients with high-quality products and services, We build our relations with society and develop innovative products based on the principles of openness tailored to the needs of regional markets and partnership. Social investment and the individual needs of consumers. programs are implemented in constant Our goal is to reinforce our reputation contact with local authorities, mass as a responsible and reliable producer media, and municipal and public and supplier of energy products. organizations. Significant focus is placed on interaction with the environmental The Company operates a quality community and residents management system covering all of the regions and countries in which EMPLOYEES the stages a product passes through we work on questions of environmental AND TRADE UNIONS when moving from the factory protection and social issues. to the consumer. LUKOIL applies The programs are implemented Social partnership is at the core a responsible approach to customer with the participation of experts having of LUKOIL Group’s relations with employees relations and observes the principles a solid track record implementation and trade unions. The Company has of fair marketing and sales of products. of social projects in various industries. built a social partnership system based To provide strong support to its We respond to queries from foreign, on agreements between employer, customers on any emerging issues, federal and regional media, hold media trade unions and employees. Meetings the Company studies customer tours and publish relevant materials. of employees and representatives feedback thoroughly to identify the most of the management of PJSC LUKOIL pressing issues and research customer LUKOIL is also a participant, organizer and LUKOIL Group entities are held satisfaction. and sponsor of forums, specialized regularly. conferences, roundtables and other events where the Company can For many years, LUKOIL has been interact with other industry players collaborating with the International Labor and stakeholder groups noted above Organization (ILO) and IndustriALL Global on a wide range of topics. Union.
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Stakeholder engagement in 2019
STAKEHOLDERS EVENTS IN 2019 EVENT-RELATED COOPERATION
STATE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES
Legislative authorities The Company reviewed more than 700 draft Standard-setting initiatives in the field of the Russian regulations and submitted proposals of environmental protection covered Federation on 260 of them to the federal authorities. issues of compensatory reforestation, Compared to 2018, the share of draft emission credits, sanitary protection regulations affecting the Company’s activities zones of industrial facilities, and requiring its response rose by 30%. and carbon tax
Regional authorities 44 events with the participation of LUKOIL 9 cooperation agreements, 10 protocols in the Russian President Vagit Alekperov were held, and 20 supplementary agreements Federation resulting in the signing of 41 documents to existing cooperation agreements on cooperation Memorandum of cooperation with the Government of Stavropol Territory
Tripartite agreement between the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Khanty- Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra and PJSC LUKOIL on the construction of social and sports infrastructure in the territory of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Ministries Business trips of PJSC LUKOIL management Activities of LUKOIL Group entities of the Russian to production facilities in the regions Federation, local of operations authorities, international International Forum devoted to the Year Issues of cultural identity organizations of Indigenous Languages in Russia (2019) and preservation of national languages (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) in the regions of the Russian Federation
18th Session of the UN Permanent Forum LUKOIL’s experience in the preservation on Indigenous Issues, Round Table and development of national languages “Preservation and Promotion of the Linguistic of the indigenous minorities of the North Heritage of Indigenous Minorities of the North” (New York, the USA)
Extended board meeting of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs (Moscow, Russia)
Joint meetings of deputies of the Republic Diversity and preservation of languages of Kalmykia’s Hural and the Duma of the Russian Federation’s ethnicities of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra (Elista and Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) Tourism development
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STAKEHOLDERS EVENTS IN 2019 EVENT-RELATED COOPERATION
SHAREHOLDERS AND INVESTORS
Shareholders More than 200 queries from investors and Climate strategy and reporting and investors over one thousand of queries from shareholders Measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse were handled gases and pollutants
6 roadshows, 18 major investment conferences, Oil spill management system and mitigation over 180 meetings and 50 calls with investors actions were organized Land remediation Quarterly conference calls regarding disclosure of the Company’s financial performance Waste management Human rights A trip for representatives of the investment community to the Nizhny Novgorod refinery was Engagement with local communities organized in the run-up to MARPOL-2020 Anti-corruption Two General Shareholders Meetings were held
EMPLOYEES AND TRADE UNIONS
International Labor 24-hour online video marathon dedicated Implementation of the ILO principles Organization (ILO) to the 100th anniversary of the ILO in the work of HR companies
Roundtable as part of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly ( New York, the USA)
Exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of the ILO and its operations in Russia (Moscow, Russia)
SOCIETY
Public authorities, expert and sectoral National Sustainable Development Forum Corporate sustainable development (Moscow, Russia) practices, sustainable development organizations, programs of LUKOIL Group the mass media in Russia
Regional Technology Day in the Republic of Udmurtia Encouraging regional industrial enterprises governments (Izhevsk), Samara Region (Samara), Tyumen to participate in open tenders conducted and industrial Region (Tyumen), Voronezh Region (Voronezh) by PJSC LUKOIL and LUKOIL Group entities. enterprises in Russia Exchange of experience and participation in events
Industrial Ecology-2019 conference Industrial ecology, the prospects (Moscow, Russia) for implementation of green economic models
Non-governmental Meetings with representatives of the Pechora Environmental conditions in the Komi and environmental Rescue Committee, WWF Russia, etc. Republic organizations Implementation of the project to rescue the saiga antelope
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STAKEHOLDERS EVENTS IN 2019 EVENT-RELATED COOPERATION
SOCIETY
Local communities Roundtable «Sustainable Development Presentation of LUKOIL Group Sustainability and municipal of LUKOIL Territories» (Perm, Russia) Report authorities
State authorities Scientific and technology conference Corporate best practices in industrial safety, (Rostekhnadzor, “Industrial and Occupational Safety at Oil work quality and efficiency improvement Ministry of Emergency and Gas Enterprises” Situations), expert community (RSPP, Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia), non-governmental and oil and gas organizations
Indigenous Meeting «Approval of the Procedure Compensation of damages to the traditional minorities for Compensation of Damages Caused habitat of indigenous minorities of the North, authorities to Indigenous Minorities of the Russian of the Russian Federation as a result and non-governmental Federation, Their Associations and Persons of the business activity of companies Belonging to Indigenous Minorities of the Russian and individuals organizations Federation» (Kogalym, Russia) of indigenous minorities Awards to the winners of the “Talents The experience of PJSC LUKOIL was of the North in Russia of the Arctic. Children” project (Moscow, Russia) presented in the area of sustainable development, in particular supporting indigenous minorities of the North, Siberia and the Far East of the Russian Federation
International Official launch event of the International Year Culture preservation of indigenous organizations of Indigenous Languages (2019) at UNESCO minorities of the North Headquarters (Paris, France)
Regional and local Public dialogue opened by the Romanian Launch of the Competition for Social authorities, non- refinery (Ploesti and Bucharest, Romania) and Cultural Projects; the Company’s governmental experience of holding the competition organizations in Russian regions in foreign countries Authorities RusPrix Award 2019 (Noordwijk, Netherlands) Investment cooperation between Russia and non-governmental and the Netherlands, LUKOIL Group’s work organizations in the Netherlands in foreign countries International Folklore Festival Burgas-2019 Cooperation between Burgas and Kogalym (Burgas, Bulgaria)
Media Press releases, press conferences LUKOIL Group strategy and production plans, developments in oil and gas industry regulations, social responsibility
Scientific community Support for environmental and biodiversity Scientific approaches to biodiversity projects and research in Russian regions conservation
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SUPPLY CHAIN
LUKOIL Group entities procure a significant amount of goods, works and services and interact with a large number of contracting companies annually. At the same time, LUKOIL is also a supplier of goods to consumers based all around the world.
TENDERS ANTI-CORRUPTION INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL The selection of suppliers of goods, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS works and services in Russia is performed Under the Regulations, potential in accordance with the Regulations tender participants who, directly If the subject of the tender requires on Holding Tenders to Select Suppliers or indirectly, offer, have given, or agree the need to verify the state and Contractors of LUKOIL Group Entities to give compensation in any form of the HSE system of a potential tender (hereinafter, the Regulations) and is based to an employee of PJSC LUKOIL participant, experts from PJSC LUKOIL on the principles ensuring competitive, or LUKOIL Group entities cannot be and LUKOIL Group entities perform unbiased and effective supplier selection. admitted to tenders. a comprehensive assessment Foreign entities of LUKOIL Group modify based on a corporate document1. the enterprise-wide documents to make If any such facts are identified, potential The assessment procedure includes2: them compliant with local laws. tender participants can be classified • checking for compliance as bad-faith suppliers of goods, with the international standards In order to minimize risks, when choosing works, and services. The decision OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001, counterparties the Company is guided to classify a potential tender participant Russian laws and internal regulations by the following criteria: in this category and disqualify of PJSC LUKOIL; • criteria for evaluating the technical it from a tender is made by the Tender • ascertaining whether potential tender part of the tender offer include Committee or the Procurement participants possess necessary licenses, determining the reliability Committee of PJSC LUKOIL. adequately qualified staff, personal and experience of the bidder, protective equipment, and technical as well as checking the conformity capability and technology. of the goods with technical requirements; • criteria for evaluating the commercial part of the tender offer include determining the competitiveness of the tender offer. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF 2019, THE SHARE As part of the development of green procurement practices, we collaborate OF RUSSIAN SUPPLIERS OF CENTRALIZED MATERIAL with a foreign company, which AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES STOOD AT is the world’s leading producer of energy efficient pumping equipment. 94% IN TERMS OF THE NUMBER OF SUPPLIERS AND ROSE SLIGHTLY TO 94.8% IN TERMS OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF PURCHASES IN RUSSIA YEAR-ON-YEAR.
1 Pursuant to the “Procedure for Assessing the Health, Safety, and Environment Level of Business Entities Intending to Participate in a Tender.” 2 The assessment of the candidates for contractors is performed in accordance with an internal regulatory document: Appendix 32 to the Regulations on Holding Tenders to Select Suppliers and Contractors of LUKOIL Group Entities approved by a Resolution of OJSC LUKOIL Management Committee dated 30 September 2013 (Minutes No. 19 as amended).
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During the assessment, the following 2018 2019 indicators are taken into account: the occurrence of accidents and fatal accidents; the number of breakdowns Total number of potential tender participants that submitted bids and incidents over the past three in tenders for the procurement of goods, works, and services years; confirmations that trainings have (Russian entities of LUKOIL Group) been completed; knowledge testing. Potential tender participants also provide social information, in particular 4 ,241 3,330 related to observing the working hours of their employees.
That information is included Including for tenders prescribing an HSE assessment in a candidate’s questionnaire evaluating their compliance with the HSE requirements. NUMBER Based on the questionnaire, 1,720 1,465 experts of the Company perform the assessment of the HSE level PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF POTENTIAL TENDER PARTICIPANTS of the candidates. In the event of poor 40.6 44.0 score in the assessment, the candidates THAT SUBMITTED BIDS are not admitted to tender.
For certain types of procurement, technical audits of potential tender participants and mandatory assessments Number of potential tender participants admitted to tenders based of potential tender participants’ on the assessment results employee compliance with corporate requirements of work at the facilities of LUKOIL Group entities are carried out. 1,579 NUMBER 1,352 PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL 91.8 NUMBER OF POTENTIAL TENDER 92.3 PARTICIPANTS CHECKED
Note. The information for 2018 is provided taking into account the application of a unified approach to selecting reporting data for 2018 and 2019, as well as the update of the corporate IN 2019 database of applicants participating in tenders of PJSC LUKOIL and LUKOIL Group entities in 2019. Interaction during • immediately notifying the customer the implementation of contracts of all accidents that have taken place 92.3% during the performance of works OF TENDER Under the terms and conditions • prohibition on the unauthorized of contracts to supply goods/works/ accumulation and placement PARTICIPANTS services, all suppliers and contractors of waste, the discharge of wastewater FOR WHOM HSE undertake to adhere to the requirements (liquid waste) and chemicals, ASSESSMENTS WERE of current laws, as well as those the discharge of pollutants into of LUKOIL Group’s Health, Safety the air, or the contamination of soil PRESCRIBED PASSED and Environment Policy in the 21st with chemicals while performing works THE COMPREHENSIVE Century. The following requirements at LUKOIL Group entity’s facilities. ASSESSMENT are an integral part of the contracts: • undergoing introductory / initial PROCEDURE workplace briefings before contractors SUCCESSFULLY. begin the performance of works / provide services at LUKOIL Group The number of tender participants entity’s facilities, the availability who successfully passed of personal protective equipment the HSE assessment procedure in accordance with the nature rose year-on-year, indicating of the work being performed, an improvement in the quality confirming that suppliers / contractors of bids received. have appropriate first-aid skills
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Q ARE LUKOIL’S ACTIVITIES ALIGNED WITH THE CURRENT CLIMATE AGENDA
A When it comes to the carbon intensity of the Exploration Leonid Fedun and Production business segment, LUKOIL has already established itself as a leading company in this area Vice President in the oil and gas sector. To maintain this leading position, for Strategic we are prepared to take further steps to reduce greenhouse gas Development emissions, and we have a clear vision on how to achieve this. of PJSC LUKOIL We are planning to set long-term goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on external changes and stakeholder requests. The Company also intends to perform an assessment of the impacts of climate change on its production facilities and infrastructure, especially in the Arctic and the permafrost zone. The priority is to make changes to the corporate governance system, based on best global practices. LUKOIL already takes into account the climate factor when managing risks. We are also taking steps to provide more complete disclosures on greenhouse gas emissions in our public reporting. 48 CLIMATE CHANGE AS OUR COMMON CHALLENGE 53 APPROACHES TO MANAGING CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
Q WHAT IS LUKOIL’S CAPABILITY IN TERMS OF ADAPTING TO THE LOW- 56 CARBON MODEL? GOALS AND INDICATORS
A We are reducing carbon dioxide emissions and are seeing a very positive trend vis-à-vis reducing methane emissions, 58 driven mainly by associated petroleum gas utilization and the implementation of the environmental program. ENERGY CONSERVATION We have experience in implementing projects that are comparable to the practices of leading oil and gas companies, for example, in the area of renewable energy. Such projects are being implemented at the refinery in Volgograd, where a solar power plant has been built. In the future, 64 we plan to roll out this experience across the Group. We also RENEWABLE see new lines of business that can be developed, including ENERGY SOURCES technologies for absorbing and disposing of carbon dioxide and the construction of pumped-storage facilities, with priority given to projects with the greatest commercial potential. In our opinion, an important component of low-carbon development is a system of compensatory measures, such 66 as reforestation and forest management projects. REDUCTION At the same time, there are a number of factors that may affect OF EMISSIONS the future of the oil industry. Thus an ability to adapt to external changes, combined with a flexible strategic approach, are imperative in modern business. WWW.LUKOIL.COM
KEY CHANGES AND RESULTS IN THE REPORTING YEAR
MEASURES AIMED AS PER THE COMPANY’S AT REDUCING THE CLIMATIC ESTIMATES, ELECTRIC POWER IMPACTS FROM OPERATIONS GENERATION FROM RENEWABLE OF THE COMPANY WERE SOURCES HELPS PREVENT ABOUT CONSIDERED AT THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THOUSAND TONNES THE STRATEGY, INVESTMENT 500
AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE OF СО2E PER YEAR OF GHG AND THE SUSTAINABILITY TASK EMISSIONS. FORCE.
THE TASK OF DEVELOPING SHARE OF ELECTRIC LONG-TERM GHG EMISSIONS POWER GENERATION REDUCTION TARGETS WAS FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES SET. IN 2017–2019 AVERAGED 6% OF TOTAL COMMERCIAL GENERATION.
IN 2019, METHANE EMISSIONS EFFICIENT APG USE OF WERE REDUCED BY 97.6% 45.6% WAS ACHIEVED BY LUKOIL GROUP AGAINST THE 2016 LEVEL ENTITIES. IN RUSSIAN ENTITIES.
AN AVERAGE ANNUAL IN 2019, DIRECT GHG REDUCTION IN ENERGY EMISSIONS BY RUSSIAN CONSUMPTION FOR 2017–2019 ENTITIES WERE REDUCED BY AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY 3.3% MILLION GIGAJOULES (GJ). AGAINST THE 2016 LEVEL 5 (SCOPE 1).
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CONTEXT: CLIMATE CHANGE AS OUR COMMON CHALLENGE
The climate change issue has nature with a wide coverage development to be able to make a sizable dominated the social agenda for many and requires that efficient solutions be contribution to solving the climate change years now, and in 2019 very close found to challenging tasks carrying problem while ensuring our economic attention was paid to the problem. long-term consequences. growth. We see not only risks resulting Climate change and environmental from global warming but also new threats led the list in global risks Given the global nature of LUKOIL Group’s business opportunities arising for our planet1. The climate change business, we are analyzing potential for LUKOIL Group. problem is of an obviously complex trajectories of the global climate agenda’s
Rising public activity
Despite efforts of the international people’s lives and our planet’s health3. An of climatic effects and offers prospects community and growing investment unprecedented burst of social activity4 of increased pressure on governments in a low-carbon economy2, extreme that ultimately transformed itself into and GHG emitters. weather events and ever more evident a Global Climate Strike Campaign testifies climate changes continue to affect to an increased social comprehension
The need to act immediately
Estimates5 show that nationally determined peak values have been reached. Both Following the UN Climate Summit contributions will not be sufficient to reach the academic and expert communities (COP 25), 121 countries set more the Paris Agreement’s primary temperature demand that governments and countries ambitions national goals to reduce GHG goal of limiting warming to well below 2°C take additional urgent climate protection emissions, and this may have an impact pre-industrial levels. measures and set more ambitious goals. on the Company’s operations in those Not only measures to reduce emissions countries.
Having achieved 55.3 Gt of СО2E are required but also technologies in 2018, GHG emissions continue providing for a higher GHG absorption to grow and there are no indications that capacity.
1. Source: Global Risk Report, 2019. 2. Sources (examples): Scaling Up Action: Aiming for Net Zero Emissions; Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, 2019; Top Sustainable Business Trends of 2020; Joel Makower, Sustainable Brands, 2019. 3. Sources: Emissions Gap Report 2019. UN Environmental Program, 2019. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2019. UN, 2019; Carbon Tracker Initiative: https://www.carbontracker.org/. Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2019 and other IPCC 2019 publications; NASA data: https://climate.nasa.gov/blog/2942/2020-vision-looking-back-to-drive-forward/. 2018 Report on Climate Patterns in the Russian Federation. Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, 2019. 4. Sources: BBC, CNN, The Times, The Guardian, etc. 5. Sources: Emissions Gap Report 2019. UN Environmental Program, 2019; Report of the Secretary General on the 2019 Climate Action Summit and the Way Forward in 2020. UN, 2019.
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Role of the oil and gas sector
Slow rates of structural changes growth rate is required to be 3% per track, and this period may be used in the transport, power and utilities, year to reach the Paris Agreement’s to fundamentally transform the oil agriculture, and manufacturing sectors goals. A more rational use of resources and gas sector. that directly depend on oil and gas opens promising opportunities for both supply, as well as an extensive use governments and companies. A progressive development of digital of energy resources1, contribute systems and technologies may to the acuteness of the climate issue. Being the most affordable energy become a source of new opportunities resources at the moment for the majority for the oil and gas sector, including After 2015, the rate of energy intensity of countries, oil and gas are still in high in terms of reducing climate reduction in national economies slowed demand. Until new technologies come and environmental impacts. An essential down2: in 2018, only a 1% improvement to the required maturity, ‘old’ and ‘new’ transformation of the sector may ensure was seen, while the energy efficiency power industry will develop on a parallel its climate neutrality in the long term.
Moderate optimism
Still, there has been progress after the signing of the Paris Agreement3. Relatively new renewable energy sources (solar, wind) This shows that efficient solutions may are becoming increasingly competitive even when no government 4 be found and the situation may change aid is provided , and the numbers of new jobs in this sector for the better. LUKOIL expresses its sometimes exceed those in the traditional power industry. support for the Paris Agreement’s goals and is now assessing its abilities to intensify efforts to achieve them. Oil and gas companies, financial organizations and funds are implementing large-scale carbon dioxide absorption projects as part of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative.
However, successful efforts of individual countries, companies and projects cannot succeed alone5. The risk that collective actions prove to be insufficient increases the likelihood of a worse case scenario. To close the gap, significant investment is required, because a lot of new technologies are still at the early development stage and have not been adequately piloted yet. Therefore, it is highly likely that participation in joint projects6 will continue, thus opening new cost efficiency opportunities for the participating companies.
1. Source: https://yearbook.enerdata.ru/co2-fuel-combustion/CO2-emissions-data-from-fuel-combustion.html 2. Source: https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-efficiency-2018 3. Source: Emissions Gap Report 2019. UN Environmental Program, 2019. 4. Source: Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2019. UN Environmental Program, Bloomberg NEF, 2019. 5. Source: Resilience to Climate Change? A new Index Shows Why Developing Countries will be Most Effected by 2050. The Economist Intelligent Unit, 2019. 6. For example, Three Percent Club: https://sdg.iisd.org/news/global-coalition-commits-to-3-annual-global-increase-in-energy-efficiency/ 50 ABOUT CORPORATE CLIMATE SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL OUR SOCIETY THE COMPANY GOVERNANCE CHANGE PROTECTION EMPLOYEES
Market mechanisms
One of the major uncertainties analyzed, including the introduction of the climate agenda is what global of a cross-border import tax4. However, mechanism will be created to govern experts anticipate difficulties in assuring the sharing of emission reduction that the new rules comply with WTO obligations. principles and free trade agreements5. Of the 40 countries where a carbon tax9 or GHG Although no consensus on setting In addition, “a fundamental reshaping emission allowances have up a global market for allowances of finance” is predicted to occur “sooner been introduced in one on GHG emissions1 was reached than most anticipate”6. Investors form or another, LUKOIL at COP25, measures for state regulation are requiring that companies promptly is present in the EU (the EU of climate change are being enhanced respond to environmental changes, Emissions Trading Scheme at the national level2. Projections by price as the gap creates investment has been launched across trajectories suggest their growth within and economic threats7. In these the EU, introduced taxes various ranges3. circumstances the climate agenda in Finland and Norway) will become a determining factor and Mexico (excise tax The requirements of the EU climate of upcoming changes, and 2050 will for import and export policy are expected to become even most likely be a crucial year for GHG of oil products; the amount more stringent. In December 2019, emitters8. of the tax or allowance as the European Commission has is dependent on the volume approved the European Green Deal, A package of “Sustainable Finance” of GHG emissions). Also which aims for carbon neutrality by 2050. laws is now being passed in the EU. plans to introduce the ETS These laws are expected to significantly in Kazakhstan are in place. The EU member states have announced influence the finance sector as they will Introducing the ETS or carbon the most ambitious plans to achieve establish the criteria for environmentally tax is also being considered net zero pollution by 2050. A reduction and socially responsible economic in Turkey. prospect in carbon emissions activity. This will have a particular impact by 50–55% as early as by 2030 (instead on investments in the fuel and energy of the current goal of 40%) is also being complex. discussed. Measures required to achieve the stated goals are currently being
1. Sources: https://www.carbonbrief.org/cop25-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the- un-climate-talks-in-madrid; https://www.climatechangenews.com/2019/12/16/ cop25-achieved-next/ 2. Source: State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2019. World Bank, 2019. 3. Sources: State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2019. World Bank, 2019; Fiscal Monitor: How to Mitigate Climate Change. International Monetary Fund, 2019. 4. Border carbon adjustment. 5. Sources: Center for European Reform https://www.cer.eu/insights/should-eu- tax-imported-co2; The World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/ agenda/2019/05/the-case-for-climate-tariffs/ 6. Source: Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, a major asset manager, in his annual letter to portfolio managers. https://www.blackrock. com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-ceo-letter 7. Source: RSF Social Finance CEO Jasper van Brakel: https:// sustainablebrands.com/read/defining-the-next-economy/ we-need-a-business-revolution-and-we-can-t-base-it-on-the-kindness-of-ceos 8. Source: UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. 9. A ”carbon tax” is a fee imposed on the burning of carbon-based fuels (coal, oil, gas).
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Russia
In 2019, Russia acceded to the Paris measures and plans for the fuel Agreement, becoming one of the parties and energy complex and the Arctic Zone establishing the global climate of the Russian Federation will be developed agenda and officially acknowledging at the national level. LUKOIL is already taking the significance of collective efforts decisions on the transformation to tackle climate change challenges. The 2019 debates of the draft Federal Law of the system used “On the State Regulation of Greenhouse to manage the climate issue, Russia is among the world’s five largest Gas Emissions and on Amendments and is actively involved emitters of greenhouse gases, along to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian in identifying new ideas with China, the United States, the EU Federation” demonstrated that the legal and opportunities, and India1. At the same time, Russia framework in furtherance of restricting with national plans, GHG has substantial potential to mitigate emissions and implementing economic emission policy, and global a negative impact on the climate mechanisms may be established only best practices taken into by enhancing its energy efficiency, over a longer time frame. In March 2020, account. taking measures to promote reduction the Ministry of Economic Development
of CO2 emissions and forest restoration, of the Russian Federation elaborated and taking steps in other areas2. a draft of Russia’s long-term low-carbon development strategy up to 20503, A National Action Plan for the First which presents the baseline scenario Stage of Adaptation to Climate Change of low-carbon development. Three other for the Period up to 2022 was scenarios – an intense scenario, an inertial approved by the Government scenario and a scenario of development of the Russian Federation. Among without state support – are also other steps to be taken, strategic considered.
1. Sources: Carbon Tracker Initiative, The Moscow Times (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/09/30/the-cost-of-carbon-in-russia-a67496). 2. Sources: СО2 absorption by the forests in Russia in the context of the Paris Agreement, WWF Russia, 2018; http://duma.gov.ru/news/45976/ 3. Source: https://economy.gov.ru/material/file/babacbb75d32d90e28d3298582d13a75/proekt_strategii.pdf
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APPROACHES TO MANAGING CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
During 2019, a notable progress was achieved in managing climate change issues at LUKOIL, a decision was made to integrate climate issues into LUKOIL Group’s Strategic Development Program.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CHANGES DURING 2019 KEY MID-TERM TASKS
The Board of Directors considered Plans: the issue of LUKOIL Group’s Climate • further enhancement Strategy. of the climate change GOVERNANCE Expert discussion of the climate change management system topic as part of the Sustainability Task Force in consultation with Toby Gati, a member of the Board of Directors
Implemented: Plans: STRATEGY • scenario analysis of the influence • to develop long-term goals of climatic factors on the Company’s to reduce GHG emissions, business to 2030; with account taken of the Paris • analysis of the strategies of oil Agreement and gas companies • to evaluate GHG reduction potential. The work will be supervised by Vagit Alekperov, President of PJSC LUKOIL.
The Company has the Risk Plans: RISKS Management System in place, which • to implement the procedure also anticipates management for assessing climate change of climate-related risks influence on production facilities and infrastructure
Data related to GHG emissions Plans: is provided in the Sustainability Report, • to perform an extensive GHG INDICATORS the Annual Report, The Data Book emissions inventory and the CDP • to determine the reporting climate boundaries pursuant to the GHG Protocol1
1. The GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol, https://ghgprotocol.org/) is an international standard applied to account and manage GHG emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions. The standard is a joint project of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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MANAGEMENT: ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In 2019, outstanding work was The Board of Directors set medium- performed to shape the Company’s term tasks, implementation of which will position on climate change issues. Two guarantee that the Company makes a solid meetings of the Board of Directors contribution to the achievement of the UN were held (16 October 2019 SDG 13 and the Paris Agreement’s goals. Further GHG emissions and 13 January 2020) to address these The tasks set includes the following reduction goals issues. The key GHG emission points, among others: are to be set and a related factors driving emission dynamics, • determination of the projected action plan is to be developed. as well as opportunities to reduce GHG emissions reduction level, It is our aspiration to actively GHG emissions in the long-term were along with the scope and content participate in public debate discussed. of compensatory measures; over climate change issues • assessment of the impact of the climate and to interact with key In December 2019, three development change on production facilities stakeholders both in Russia scenarios for the global energy system and essential infrastructure, especially and abroad. and the Russian oil and gas industry in vulnerable territories (the Arctic, for the period up to 2035 and 2100 permafrost), preparation of a list in terms of climate change issues were of facilities and territories falling within presented1. At the meeting of the Board the scope of the assessment; of Directors held in January, Leonid • incorporation of internal mechanisms Fedun, Vice President for Strategic designed to mitigate harmful Development of PJSC LUKOIL, impacts on the climate, stress testing presented a report on climate scenarios of investment projects in terms and global trends in the climate agenda. of external regulating measures applicable to GHG emissions.
AREAS FOR ACTION CO2 capture, Enhancing efforts utilization LUKOIL Group’s Climate Strategy will to improve energy and storage build upon its current experience efficiency technologies (CCUS and EOR) in delivering low-carbon projects comparable with similar projects LOW-CARBON/ ENERGY- implemented by the leading oil and gas EFFICIENT companies. PRODUCTS APG Our ambition for the future is to satisfy ENERGY UTILIZATION – our customers’ demand for energy CONSERVATION EMISSIONS resources, while significantly reducing PROGRAM REDUCTION GHG emissions and preserving financial stability. “NEW” RES (SOLAR, WIND)
Current projects to reduce Utilization climate impacts of APG “Green hydrogen” and natural gas leaks
Low-carbon project areas Forestation under consideration and reforestation
1. “Major Trends in the Global Liquid Hydrocarbon Market to 2035” report: http://www.lukoil.ru/Business/Futuremarkettrends.
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APG utilization
Efficient APG use of 97.6% was achieved by LUKOIL Group entities in 2019. Further work in this area will involve the implementation of projects as part of the World Bank and UN initiative “Zero Routine Flaring by 2030.”
Reducing GHG emissions at oil refineries
At our oil refineries projects to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere either are or will soon be under way. see the following case study on page 58
Greater energy efficiency
Owing to the use of secondary energy resources and the development of our own cogeneration facilities, the Company’s production needs are satisfied with no increase in direct GHG emissions, with reduced volumes of purchased energy resources and reduced indirect GHG emissions. The average annual reduction in energy consumption for 2017–2019 amounted to approximately 5 million GJ. Potential for further reduction in energy consumption is based on the implementation of investment projects at oil refineries focused on construction, equipment retrofitting and upgrading, as well as improving the efficiency of power generation facilities.
Renewable energy sector The installed generating capacity of renewable energy sources rose to 395 MW. The share of ‘green’ energy generated in 2017–2019 averaged 6% of total commercial generation. According to Company estimates, power generation from renewable
sources helps prevent around 500 thousand tonnes of СО2E per year of GHG emissions. We are planning to proceed with RES projects both in Russia and abroad.
New areas
In addition to the areas noted above, we are seeking to utilize the most suitable CO2 capture and storage technologies (CCS and EOR), find solutions designed to reduce
natural gas and CO2 emissions, and implement compensatory measures.
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GOALS AND INDICATORS
LUKOIL demonstrates a sustained LUKOIL Group entities that have Solomon Associated LLC according upward trend in reducing GHG a material impact through GHG to the methodology applied2). emissions and intends to continue active emissions are included in the reporting: work to step up efforts in this area. 29 Russian1 and four foreign entities In Russia, the main contribution (three oil refineries in Italy, Romania (around 80%) to the total direct In 2019, the Company surpassed and Bulgaria, and one operating emissions is made by fixed fuel its direct GHG emissions reduction company in Uzbekistan). combustion sources. Flaring made target for Russian entities by two up about 10% of the total emissions percentage points – GHG emissions In 2019, the data collection scope and was at the same level as emissions were reduced by 3.3% against the 2016 was defined more precisely. Unlike from production processes. level. An upward trend in reducing in previous years, emissions of natural GHG emissions was achieved even gas used for LUKOIL-Komi’s in-house By virtue of projects on efficient APG with the growth in hydrocarbon needs were taken into account use, methane emissions reduced almost production and refining volumes in the reporting year, which had twofold (45.6% against the 2016 level). at Russian entities observed since 2016 a significant influence on the dynamics Almost the entire volume (more than (+1% and +6%, respectively). In the 2019 of gross and specific indicators 90%) of methane emissions comes reporting year, the Company committed for exploration and production entities from oil and gas production processes to determining future GHG emissions in Russia. Emission calculations (in the process of APG extraction, reduction targets, with progress to be for foreign entities included additional during preventive maintenance work reported by the Company on a regular emission points of a power complex on equipment and in cases of equipment basis. within a Romanian oil refinery (which failures). became part of the refinery in 2019) In 2019, direct GHG emissions amounted and a catalytic cracking and reforming
to 37.2 million tonnes of СО2E, of which unit at a Bulgarian oil refinery Russian entities accounted for 81%, (included as recommended by HSB and foreign entities for 19%.
2016 Indicators 2017 2018 2019 (baseline)
1. Direct gross GHG emissions (Scope 1), million tonnes of СО2E
LUKOIL Group, including 38.02 37.85 36.44 37.22 1.1. Russian entities 31.29 31.14 29.99 30.26 By types of activity: Exploration and production 10.83 8.85 8.07 10.07 Oil processing and petrochemicals 8.27 10.13 10.05 8.88 Electrical energy sector, including 12.07 11.80 11.66 11.11 • LLC LUKOIL-ENERGOSETI3 1.09 1.49 1.42 1.29 Transportation and sales 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 1.2. Foreign entities 6.73 6.71 6.45 6.96 By types of activity: Exploration and production NA 0.24 0.37 0.33 Oil processing and petrochemicals 6.73 6.47 6.08 6.63
1. The reporting boundaries include five power generation entities and one equipment operating company (LLC LUKOIL-ENERGOSETI), seven oil and gas producing entities, four oil refineries, one gas processing plant, two petrochemical plants, four oil product supply entities and one air bunkering entity, as well as four transportation entities. 2. HSB Solomon Associated LLC (Solomon, https://www.solomononline.com/). 3. LLC LUKOIL-ENERGOSETI is a specialized service company that carries out activities not only in the transmission of electric energy, but also in the operation and repair of electric power equipment; maintenance of facilities for the production and transport of thermal energy, water supply and sanitation.
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2016 Indicators 2017 2018 2019 (baseline)
2. Geography
Russia 31.29 31.14 29.99 30.26 EU countries 6.73 6.47 6.08 6.63 Central Asia NA 0.24 0.37 0.33 Share of emissions accounted for by countries 18 17 17 18 where the regulation of GHG emissions has been implemented (Romania, Bulgaria, Italy), %
3. GHG composition (Russian entities)
Carbon dioxide, million tonnes of CО2E 29.85 29.87 29.02 29.48
Methane, million tonnes of CО2E 1.44 1.27 0.97 0.78 Share of methane, % 4.8 4.2 3.2 2.6 Other GHGs 0 0 0 0
4. Specific GHG emissions
4.1. Specific GHG emissions in Russia Exploration and production, tonnes of СО E / tonne 2 0.108 0.088 0.079 0.099 of oil equivalent in produced hydrocarbons Processing, tonnes of CО E / tonne of processed raw 2 0.173 0.209 0.204 0.183 materials Petrochemicals, tonnes of CО E / tonne of processed 2 0.352 0.370 0.322 0.301 raw materials Electrical energy sector1 (tonnes of СО E / MWh 2 0.339 0.332 0.326 0.335 of generated electrical and heat energy) 4.2 Specific GHG emissions abroad Exploration and production, tonnes of СО E / tonne 2 NA 0.025 0.024 0.020 of oil equivalent in produced hydrocarbons Processing, tonnes of CО E / tonne of processed raw 2 NA 0.339 0.319 0.333 materials 5. Specific methane emissions in Russia, tonnes
of СО2E/tonne of oil equivalent in produced 0.015 0.013 0.009 0.008 hydrocarbons 6. Total energy consumption (purchased NA 497.5 489.3 487.5 and internally generated), million GJ
7. Flaring emissions, million tonnes of СО2E 4.64 3.54 2.21 2.52
Notes. (1) GHG emissions by LUKOIL Group’s Russian entities were calculated in accordance with the calculation methodology prescribed by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation2. Emissions by LUKOIL Group’s foreign entities were calculated in accordance with the national methodologies of the countries of operation. The indicator “Volume of direct GHG emissions” was checked as a part of the audit of the present Report (auditor – JSC KPMG). (2) The value presented in the “Share of emissions accounted for by countries where the regulation of greenhouse emissions has been implemented” line item is calculated as the ratio of GHG emissions released by European oil refineries (PETROTEL-LUKOIL S.A., LUKOIL Neftochim Burgas AD, ISAB S.r.l.) to the total GHG emissions released by LUKOIL Group. Information on LUKOIL Uzbekistan Operating Company LLC is not taken into account when calculating the above value, as no regulation of GHG emissions has been implemented in Uzbekistan at a national level. (3) Fluctuations in specific indicators for oil refining and petrochemical entities are due to changes in the production volumes of end products. (4) The figuresfor direct greenhouse gas emissions for 2016 are presented without taking into account data for LUKOIL Uzbekistan Operating Company LLC; for the period 2017-2019 boundaries are unified.
1. The indicator excludes LLC LUKOIL-ENERGOSETI (due to the specifics of the activity and the inability to bring the specific indicator to a single denominator) and LLC LUKOIL-Ekoenergo (due to the «zero» volume of direct greenhouse gas emissions). 2. Order No. 300 of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation dated 30 June 2015 (registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation as No. 40098 on 15 December 2015) “On Approving Methodological Instructions and Guidelines for the Quantitative Determination of the Volume of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Organizations Engaged in Business and Other Activities in the Russian Federation.”
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EUROPEAN OIL REFINERIES REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS
LUKOIL has three oil refining plants in Europe (in Italy, Bulgaria and Romania), one joint venture with Total in the Netherlands (Zeeland Refinery), and a number of medium-sized plants engaged in the lube oil refining and blending business. In line with the EU policy of reducing emission allowances for manufacturing plants, LUKOIL
performs comprehensive assessments, including in terms of CO2 emission levels, when designing high-profile investment projects.
A project on the replacement Potential “green hydrogen” production Taking into account preemptive
of afterburners at a sulfur recovery unit at a Bulgarian oil refinery and CO2 CO2 emissions reduction plans was launched at an Italian oil refinery, capture prospects at a Romanian oil and appreciation of emission
and a project aimed at improving refinery are now being analyzed. allowances, technological CO2 energy efficiency of the IGCC unit capture and utilization, “green is also under consideration. Both In the Netherlands, even stronger plans hydrogen” production and low-grade
projects will facilitate CO2 emissions have been set at the national level: heat utilization solutions are being reduction. A methanol production developed. The estimated contribution
project is under consideration, • to reduce by 2030 CO2 emissions from this program to СО2 emissions the realization of which will facilitate by 49% of the total GHG emissions reduction by 2030 is expected the reduction of GHG emissions (of the 1990 level); to reach 600 thousand tonnes
by about 600 thousand tonnes • to reduce CO2 emissions of СО2E. This know-how may also be
of CO2-E, according to preliminary in the industry by 35% (of the 2016 used and replicated at other entities estimates. level). of the Company in the EU.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
KEY CHANGES AND RESULTS IN THE REPORTING YEAR
ENERGY CONSUMPTION PILOT PROJECTS THE ENERGY INTENSITY FOR PRODUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDEX (EII) REDUCED BY PURPOSES IS REDUCED OF DIGITAL SUBSTATIONS ON AVERAGE BY 1% PER ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED
YEAR FOR THE PERIOD 3.5 AS COMPARED TO 20141 2017-2019
1. Since 2014, the list of organizations covered by the study has changed; the boundaries of the study, starting in 2014, did not change.
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MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ELEMENTS OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CORPORATE DOCUMENTS
The strategic goals and key LUKOIL Group’s Technical Policy activities to improve the energy on Energy Efficiency was approved GOALS efficiency in each business by the Management Committee segment were determined of OJSC LUKOIL on 26 March 2012
The composition Seven corporate STO 1.20 PRIORITIES/ of process-related indicators, fuel standards consumption rates, etc., were STANDARDS formalized
Specific electric energy The KPI regulations were consumption per tonne of fluid approved by the Management produced (in the Exploration Committee of PJSC LUKOIL and Production segment). on 16 September 2019 The Solomon Energy Intensity KEY PERFORMANCE Index (EII). INDICATORS Energy intensity per tonne of basic raw material for entities in Petrochemicals business-sector Delivery of the approved energy conservation program1
CERTIFICATION The Russian entities As of 31 December 2019, 25 OF THE MANAGEMENT of LUKOIL Group implemented entities possessed compliance SYSTEM the ISO 50001:2011 compliant certificates covering 68% of the total energy management system LUKOIL Group headcount
Energy Conservation Program STO LUKOIL 1.20.2-2017 “Energy of LUKOIL Group Entities Conservation. Energy Conservation TARGETED for 2019−2021 in Russia2. and Energy Efficiency Improvement PROGRAMS, Energy audits performance by LLC Program for LUKOIL Group LUKOIL-Nizhegorodniinefteproekt Entities. General Requirements PROJECTS of the entities in the Exploration to Development and Execution” AND INITIATIVES and Production, and Refining, (introduced by Order Marketing and Distribution of PJSC LUKOIL of 20 November segments 2017 No. 184)
FURTHER The examination of investment projects covers the evaluation of energy efficiency of business plans and related activities. The findings are considered INFORMATION in the general assessment of the project’s economic performance
1. The KPI relates to the Exploration and Production in Russia, Oil Product Supply in Russia, Transportation in Russia and Power business sectors, as well as to the following entities belonging to the Refining, Marketing and Distribution business segment: LLC LUKOIL-Trans, transshipment facilities and LLC LUKOIL-AERO. 2. The energy conservation program covers a 3-year period and is revised and approved by management of PJSC LUKOIL on an annual basis. The program for 2019–2021 was approved on 31 May 2018. During the previous reporting period, the program for 2018–2020 was in effect. 59 WWW.LUKOIL.COM
OUR GOALS
WE VIEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT AS ONE OF THE KEY FACTORS IMPACTING THE ENERGY INTENSITY OF PRODUCTS AND LUKOIL’S ABILITY TO ADAPT TO GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. RATIONAL USE OF ENERGY RESOURCES ENABLES THE REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS. ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT PLANS WILL BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY AND WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
WE SEE THE POTENTIAL for further OUR GOALS energy efficiency improvement through the implementation of the following measures:
securing the efficiency continuous improvement and performance of operating procedures optimization of the energy efficiency and the functioning of process management system equipment across LUKOIL Group
integration of innovative energy-efficient securing the effective use technologies and equipment across LUKOIL Group of fuel and energy resources entities across LUKOIL Group (electricity and heat, as well as boiler and furnace fuels) use of the demand management mechanism of LUKOIL Group entities, which implies re-distribution of electricity consumption relative to peak demand and allows effective development for the elimination of additional electricity output and upgrade of energy assets of LUKOIL Group securing the maximum return on LUKOIL Group entities’ investments in the long term through management of energy supply, conservation and efficiency management
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MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHANGES
Taking account of external environment System – Requirements with Guidance executives in improving energy changes and the introduction of many for Use,” five corporate standards were efficiency and energy conservation. new technical solutions, in 2019 it was amended1. The schedule of certifying resolved to update the Technical Policy. LUKOIL Group entities according Further energy cost optimization The new version is expected to be to this standard was approved. plans include implementation completed in 2020. of projects aimed at increasing The Set of KPIs was supplemented the cost effectiveness and reliability As part of preparing with a new indicator – “Delivery of production facilities of LUKOIL Group for the re-certification of energy of the Approved Energy Conservation entities. Significant new energy facilities management systems of LUKOIL Group Program,” with reporting to be are expected to be put into operation entities for compliance with a new submitted starting in 2020. This indicator at fields in the Komi Republic; and two version of the international standard heightens the interest of senior digital substations are being built ISO 50000:2018 “Energy Management in the Perm Territory.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION STRUCTURE
Oil and gas production companies The oil refining complex ISAB in Italy of 30 MW. The power boiler is made account for the biggest share of energy operates an energy park composed using the circulating fluidized bed consumption for production purposes of two blocks of combined cycle plants. technology that is the most advanced across LUKOIL Group entities. In addition to natural gas, the energy technology for solid fuel-fired boilers. Heat is primarily consumed by oil park makes use of synthesys gas Oil coke as a by-product of deep oil and gas producers, oil and gas refineries as fuel. Synthesys gas is produced refining is used as a fuel. The power and petrochemical plants. Fuels by gasification facilities from asphalt produced is primarily consumed for oil are basically consumed by oil refineries, generated as a by-product from deep oil refinery process needs. petrochemical plants and power refining. Electricity produced is mainly providers. supplied to external consumers.
Russian heat and power entities The oil refinery in Romania operates of LUKOIL supply electricity and heat an energy park composed of a power to local communities and industrial boiler with the capacity of 185 MW enterprises in the south of Russia. and a turbogenerator with the capacity
TARGETED PROGRAM
Russian entities run the Energy In 2019, program performance In 2019, 3,885 units Conservation Program of LUKOIL Group is achieved primarily by the following of PMSMs were integrated. entities aimed at improving the energy activities: This initiative is implemented efficiency of power and fuel and at loss in order to enhance the energy reduction. The program covers activities • For entities involved in production, efficiency of the operation carried out in entities of each the key energy conservation of the mechanized well stock business sector. A dedicated group activities include the replacement and as part of the strategy of projects of the highest energy of asynchronous motors with magnet of replacing asynchronous efficiency potential is highlighted. Such motors (PMSM), making use motors with PMSMs across projects are included in roadmaps. of electric submersible pumps oil and gas production For example, 76 highly effective projects as drives. Pumps of the system which companies of LUKOIL Group. are scheduled in 2020–2022 focused maintain the formation pressure As estimated by the Company, only on refineries. are also being upgraded. the delivery of this strategy will reduce electricity costs of the mechanized well stock.
1. STO LUKOIL 1.20.1–2019 “Energy Conservation. Energy Resources Accounting System. General Provisions and Requirements for Equipping Production Facilities of LUKOIL Group Entities”; STO LUKOIL 1.20.3–2019 “Energy Conservation. Energy Audits of LUKOIL Group Entities. Methodology”; STO LUKOIL 1.20.4–2019 “Energy Conservation. Energy Efficiency. Constitution of Indicators for Entities, Processes, Structures and Production Facilities”; STO LUKOIL 1.20.5–2019 “Energy Conservation. Rates of Fuel Consumption, Heat and Power for Typical Processes and Production Facilities of LUKOIL Group Entities” and STO LUKOIL 1.20.6–2019 “Energy Conservation. Energy Management System of LUKOIL Group Entities. General Provisions and Regulated Facilities.”
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• Refineries carried out 132 activities A good example generation – at the Astrakhanskaya CHPP. intended to improve energy is the project of decommissioning Implementing this project will allow consumption and retrofitting. inefficient boiler stations reduction in the volumes of burning non- • Power plants replace and upgrade and shifting heat loads to the source renewable types of fuel by 7 million cubic their process equipment in order of combined heat and electricity meters of natural gas per year. to increase the efficiency factor and shift heat loads from inefficient boiler stations which will subsequently be closed.
RESULTS
Over the last three years, energy The reporting boundaries cover In general, the dynamics of power consumption for production purposes entities of all business segments consumption for production purposes was reduced thanks to the completion in Russia and abroad that involve are accounted for by several factors. of energy conservation activities. energy consumption for production For oil and gas production entities, purposes. The oil refinery in Netherlands the construction of our own generating is excluded from these boundaries. facilities allows for reducing purchases
Energy consumption for production purposes of LUKOIL Group entities from non-renewable sources and procurement, million GJ
2017 2018 2019
Total energy consumption for production purposes, including: 497.5 489.3 487.5
• purchased electric power for production purposes 64.1 61.9 58.7
• purchased heat power for production purposes 35.7 19.9 17.4
• boiler and furnace fuels consumption for production purposes 520.1 537.9 529.6
power sales and supply, including:
• electricity 75.1 73.9 66.7
• heat 47.3 56.5 51.5
Note. (1) Power consumption for production purposes by LUKOIL Group entities = Electricity and heat purchased for production purposes + Consumption of boiler and furnace fuel – Quantity of electricity and heat supplied to third-party consumers, as well as residential electricity/ heat consumption. (2) The 2017–2018 data regarding power consumption for production purposes is different from the Sustainability Report for 2018 due to changes to the reporting boundaries, in particular, the addition of the Power Generation business sector to the reporting boundaries. Moreover, after publishing the 2018 Report, values of fuel and energy resources consumption for production purposes of LLC LUKOIL-Nizhnevolzhskneft for 2018 were amended. (3) The method to calculate indicators was improved: all inputs and estimates were converted into GJ. In this regard, the 2017–2019 data was re-calculated. When converting data, the following factors under GOST R 51750-2001 were used: 1 thousand kWh = 3.6 GJ, 1 Gcal = 4.19 GJ, 1 tonne of oil equivalent = 29.3 GJ).
Renewable energy (supporting generation) consumption for production purposes, million kWh