Adherence to the principles of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility is an integral part of Aquarius’ efficient operations and business development.
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development of corporate sustainability policy
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commitment to achieve the 5 National Development Goals
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implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan
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focus on UN Global Compact’s 7 Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to continuously improving our efforts in areas such as environmental protection, social support for employees, occupational health and safety, environmental impact monitoring, and building a unified corporate culture.
Aquarius’ approach to sustainability is aligned with the strategic objectives defined in Russia’s 2030 National Development Goals. Aquarius also fully embraces the UN SDGs and incorporates them into its strategic policies and initiatives that focus on sustainable development.
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- OHS initiatives
- OHS activities
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- Corporate training and talent development
- Partnering with universities in the communities where we operate
- Engaging in philanthropic and volunteer activities in local communities
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- Providing equal career opportunities for women and men
- Encouraging girls and women to pursue IT careers
- Commitment to minimizing the gender pay gap
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- Providing employees with decent wages
- Encouraging employee creativity and excellence
- Implementing policies that promote Aquarius’ production expansion, decent jobs, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation in local communities
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- Development of operational and management digitalization projects
- Upgrading the infrastructure and sustainability of Aquarius’ operations by improving resource efficiency and increasing the use of clean and environmentally friendly technologies and industrial processes
- Innovative projects for production development and environmental protection
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- Energy efficiency and Green Office projects
- Initiatives for automation and robotization of production processes
- Increasing the share of recycled waste
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- Working with federal legislative and executive bodies
- Sustainability reporting
- Encouraging corporate volunteering
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Environmental protection is a top priority and an integral part of the company’s sustainability agenda. Aquarius is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations, and to the responsible use of energy in the communities in which it operates.
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The company’s corporate governance system is consistent with Russian regulatory requirements and best practices in corporate governance. Adherence to high standards of corporate governance not only enables the company to consistently achieve strong financial performance, but also ensures effective control of the company’s social and environmental impact.
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The company’s corporate social responsibility policy focuses primarily on promoting socio-cultural diversity, combating discrimination, and strengthening long-term relationships with local communities in the regions where the company operates. The company provides all employees with equal opportunities for decent work and a decent life, and the well-being of employees and communities is one of the company’s key sustainability priorities.
