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ECONET represents our commitment to empowering the world – safely. Simply put, ECONET is Gazprom EP International's proprietary network of initiatives, policies, and technologies design to safeguard the environment and all those who inhabit it.
E = Environmental Sustainability.
C = Corporate Responsibility.
O = Operational Safety.
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While the level of human contribution, timing, discovery technique, and resource extraction methods remain debated and uncertain with respect to climate change, we will continue to develop our current efforts and new business opportunities with the environment in mind.
Sustainability refers to not only the perpetuation of ecological wellness of the project at hand, but in a more macro sense, to the earth and global environmentas a whole. Can the earth withstand pollution at the current rate? Are the resources abundant enough to warrant the project? Are the benefits of the resources in line with the costs to the environment? Can we maintain the effort at a realistic cost? All questions we must ask when determining sustainability.
- Engineering and environmental studies are conducted when preparing a program of fieldwork. These studies enable existing data to be classified and new data to be obtained regarding the status of that specific region’s ecosystem.
- Comprehensive lifecycle planning. Everything from the initial ecosystem studies, to the entire life of the project, to the decommission plan.
- End to end energy efficiency and green commitment – not just on our product, but all of our outputs.
- Sustainable development and technologies – constantly investing in safer, cleaner ways to prospect and develop.
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In order to discover and produce new energies to help support economic growth and development, we often find ourselves interacting with communities located near our operations. Empowerment of a country also leads to the empowerment of communities through the building of roads and the creation of jobs. Additionally, we are committed to safeguarding the communities and people who occupy the areas in which we operate or stand to be affected in any way by our endeavors. Lastly, in order to bolster our employees’ understanding of the planning and perseverance required to attain goals, Gazprom EP International sponsors company wide sporting events.
In Tajikistan, a road constructed to reach a drilling site resulted in an increase in weddings among locals in the newly connected villages.
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We are committed to protecting the health and safety of every employee.
- Putting safety first by having devoted leadership working with a committed and skilled workforce, working toward a goal of zero injuries, illnesses and incidents.
- Physical safety as well as health safety – established process for evaluating the workplace for health hazards, tracking metrics related to industrial hygiene
- New "Health Assistance Card 3.0" program. USB card that all employees carry. Immediate access in different languages to a full health history.
- Not only maintaining staff health and safety but participation in ensuring the environmental safety of the regions where Gazprom EP International's facilities are located.
- Emergency preparedness programs, drills and exercises, emergency response equipment.
- Integrity of equipment itself – regular inspections and investment in the most sound equipment.
- Following best practices created by industry leaders, Government bodies, and regulatory and compliance agencies.
In its 15 years of operation, Gazprom EP International has maintained a 0% casualty rate among its workers.
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Our mission is to empower nations through the development of cleaner natural energy while maintaining social, environmental, ethical, and economic responsibilities.
- Project efficiency studies (example)
- Resource conservation.
- Promotion of energy saving technologies and procedures.
We continue to build integrity through the transparency of our objectives, the honoring of our commitments, valuing sustainability in every aspect of our existence, and vowing to never destroy something as precious and irreplaceable as the environment. Here are some examples.
- Local communities/lifestyles: We are supplying energy to help support economic growth and development. At the same time we are addressing concerns of communities near to our operations, and acclimating with local traditions, and economies and prevention of any disruption of cultures and values.
- Improvements: Whenever possible, helping these local communities grow through local hiring, education, and physical betterments (wells, roads, etc…)
- Restoration: Managing any negative effect on a local livelihood, culture, security, or economy. Returning used land to pristine condition.
- Ethics: Committed to exemplary ethical behavior by all employees in all aspects of our business
