The Bank’s sustainability activities

Incremental improvement of Criteria for assessment of applicants

Availability of an environmental management system; Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan - Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3 - if applicable. Specific volume of greenhouse gas emissions; - waste and recycling of production and consumption waste. Reducing hazardous waste share in the total waste structure, - use of water resources, increase of recycled water supply and wastewater purification Working with regulatory authorities for environmental protection.

Compliance with safety measures, accident prevention measures in production activities. Ensuring safety of employees. Eliminating discrimination in employment and occupation. Creating new jobs through the implementation of the investment project. Preserving the employee health. Material support for employees. Contributing professional development of employees. Attracting services and using the products of local/regional producers as part of the implementation of the investment project.

Availability of corporate governance, risk management, internal audit system ( for joint-stock companies). Creation of mechanisms for the effective interaction with stakeholders, including regular update on the activity results in the field of sustainable development. Anti-corruption measures Level of information disclosure Representation of women executives in managerial positions in the applicant's company, including in the composition of authorized bodies. Presence of Independent Directors in the applicant’s board of directors.