Sustainable development
SFI sustainability principles
and
well-being
and economic
growth
innovation and
infrastructure
inequalities
consumption and
production
action
land
the goals
SFI bases its activities on the principles of corporate behavior contained in the Corporate Governance Code, which was approved on March 21, 2014, by the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia. The holding regularly assesses compliance with the corporate governance principles set forth in the Code. The assessment results are contained in the Report on Compliance with the Principles and Recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code and are published annually together with the holding's Annual Report.
The holding fully abides by the corporate governance principles and the independence criteria for the members of the Board of Directors in accordance with the Listing Rules of PJSC Moscow Exchange. It also submits quarterly compliance reports to the Moscow Exchange.SFI is committed to providing shareholders and investors with open access to information, limited only by the law and competitive conditions, and accounts for their demands, claims, suggestions, and expectations in its work. Each shareholder may participate in General Shareholder Meetings and vote on issues on the agenda, as well as access the documents that the holding is obliged to provide in accordance with the Law on Joint Stock Companies.
SFI has Regulations on Information Policy in place in order to protect the rights and legitimate interests of shareholders and investors, provide access to complete and reliable information about the holding's operations, improve corporate governance, make informed investment decisions, and increase the value of its financial assets. The Regulations define the goals and principles of information disclosure, the list of information (in addition to the information required by the laws), regarding which SFI undertakes the disclosure obligation, the procedure and timing of information disclosure, as well as measures to ensure control over compliance with the information policy.Personal data security is the most important attribute of interaction with employees, counterparties, investors, and shareholders. To ensure the protection of human and civil rights and freedoms in the processing of personal data, as well as for the purposes of compliance with Russian laws in the field of personal data, SFI has developed, and adheres to, a Personal Data Protection Policy. The holding has also developed Personal Data Regulations.
These documents specify the composition of personal information that SFI collects about employees, partners, and shareholders, as well as the purpose of its collection, the scope of its application, and the terms of transferring such information to third parties. All new employees sign the consent to the processing, storage, and dissemination of their personal data. Employees must also familiarize themselves with SFI's Personal Data Protection Policy and other local regulations upon getting hired.SFI uses a limited amount of energy resources in its work, taking a responsible approach to their consumption. The holding and its subsidiaries and affiliates continuously implement measures aimed at reducing fuel, power, and heat consumption.
The SFI investment holding itself does not employ more than 50 people. The holding has minimal impact on the environment. At the same time, the employees are aware of the importance of responsible consumption.
Sustainable development
of SFI assets
development
literacy of the population
situation of the country
Europlan pays great attention to the sustainability agenda. The company' is responsible for providing high-quality leasing services, ensuring that resources are used rationally, and that the principles of social justice and best corporate governance practices are adhered to.
The company actively participates in the institutional development of the leasing market in Russia through various industry associations and events, shares its expertise, and promotes financial literacy improvement among the general public.
Europlan contributes to the improvement of the country's environmental situation by playing a key role in the process of renewing the vehicle fleet of Russian businesses. The company monitors how exporters and manufacturers pay the recycling fee for leased assets in compliance with the applicable laws. Europlan has a successful Ecoplan project initiated by employees and actively supported by the company's management.
Paying great attention to charitable activities, Europlan has been actively supporting children's charities since 2011, helping them with money and organizing company employees who wish to volunteer.
guarantees
projects
protection
The work of VSK Insurance House in the field of corporate social responsibility involves improving the system of management and interaction with clients and partners, as well as increasing investment attractiveness and information transparency.
VSK implements special programs for safeguarding the lives and health of its personnel, in addition to providing social guarantees and environmental protection. Charity projects are one of the important aspects of VSK's social responsibility.
In addition, the company takes care of the environment: it implements processes to decrease energy consumption and use energy more efficiently, reduce and sort waste, and manage paper and water consumption. It also organizes environmental campaigns.
In 2022, VSK reaffirmed its social responsibility by earning a high rating from the BusinessDrom analytical agency.
protection
clients care
governance practices
One of M.Video-Eldorado's values is accountability for the future of the industry and society, and this is what guides the Group's ESG standards and initiatives.
M.Video-Eldorado considers it important to contribute to global challenges and create long-term sustainable value for society as a whole. The group has identified a set of key priorities and growth vectors in the field of sustainable development.
Here, M.Video-Eldorado's goal is to improve the environmental performance of its own operations and supply chain. Therefore, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the principles of a circular economy are the key factors in determining the company's environmental impact.
M.Video-Eldorado is a major Russian employer and creates a safe and comfortable work environment for its employees, where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to society. With an extensive network of stores throughout Russia, M.Video-Eldorado is also actively involved in the development of local communities and territories in the regions where it operates.
M.Video-Eldorado's corporate governance bodies are committed to fully and accurately following the principles of the Corporate Governance Code approved by the Bank of Russia, as well as international best practices in this area.
economies and community welfare
protection
projects
The oil company RussNeft adheres to the principle of a responsible attitude of business to society.
The company seeks to fully contribute to the development of regional economies and community welfare. The holding makes significant tax payments to local budgets, creates new jobs, and implements large-scale social programs on the basis of agreements with the administrations of Russian regions. The company works hard to protect the environment. It operates in the energy sector, which is considered one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, RussNeft is closely following the climate agenda and the development of green technologies in hydrocarbons production and processing. It is also working on its own strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, along with a number of measures to manage climate risks.
RussNeft and its subsidiaries systematically contribute to charity in the regions of their presence.
RussNeft has been actively engaged in compensatory tree planting since 2017. The reforestation plan for the period from 2020 to 2024 involves planting 2 mln trees, which will absorb 493 tons of CO2 annually, starting from 2024.
ESG initiatives
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Charity
Key parameters of the Foundation's charitable activities:
areas
Russia
charity
programs
of targeted
funding
- Transparency
- Targeting
- Financial transparency
- Expert approach
- Accountability
- Significant social impact
More information about SAFMAR Charitable Foundation can be found on the website.
Policies and reports
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Ratings and rankings
ESG ranking of financial service companies NRA
NRA publishes ESG rankings of securities issuers that are on the quotation lists of the Moscow Exchange at the first and second levels. The ESG ranking is presented in sectors – industrial, consumer, and financial.
The ranking that SFI has been included in provides data on the ESG profile of financial service companies and features 30 issuers, i.e. banks, financial and infrastructure institutions, and insurance companies.
RBC and NKR rating agency's ESG index
The NKR ESG index included real economy businesses, as well as financial institutions and insurers. For the final list, a total of 115 questionnaires were chosen. According to the points earned, the index participants were grouped into three categories: average compliance with environmental, social, and governance requirements; above average compliance; and high compliance.
Contacts
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