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«SIBUR» LLC is the managing organization of PJSC «SIBUR Holding».

117218, Moscow, Krzhizhanovsky st., 16/1

Environmentally friendly processes

Our production priorities are to reduce adverse environmental impact and minimise environmental risks.

SIBUR is continuously improving its environmental management system. It covers all production stages: R&D, investing in new green technologies, manufacturing ESG products, upgrading production facilities, reducing pollutant emissions and discharges, implementing circular economy projects, involving partners in bringing sustainable development principles to life, etc.

Key highlights

13billion rubles

The allocated funds for environmental protection

308,600t CO2

the effect of reducing greenhouse gas emissions as a result of energy efficiency measures

Goals to improve the environmental performance of SIBUR’s production sites by 2030

The company strives to minimize its environmental impact, reduce emissions and waste, use resources efficiently, and develop an environmental monitoring system. By implementing advanced technologies and supporting national environmental initiatives, we contribute to the conservation of water resources, reduction of air pollution, and improvement of ecosystems.

Our environmental goals can be found in the company's updated ESG strategy.

Environmental management system

SIBUR's environmental management system has been integrated into the holding's governance structure at all levels: from the Board of Directors and the Management Board to individual subsidiaries. The system is ISO 14001 certified and is subject to regular external audits.

  • The corporate risk matrix includes sustainability, environmental, and ecological risks, etc
  • We audit suppliers and contractors for environmental compliance and engage partners in the industry’s sustainable development activities
  • When planning investment projects and R&D, we take into account all potential risks of negative environmental impact
  • Environmental indicators are integrated into the management system and internal control.

Water resource protection

SIBUR uses water resources responsibly in its production processes. We invest in modernization, reducing water consumption and improving water treatment efficiency. Reusing water and using modern technologies are our contribution to preserving water ecosystems.

by 2,100tonnes

The company reduced its specific pollutant discharges into wastewater in 2024 compared to 2023

by 3.2billion m³

Water consumption reduced in 2024 compared to 2023

Key areas:

  • Water supply systems optimisation
  • Reuse of treated discharges in production
  • Reduction of the mass of contaminants in wastewater, upgrade or reconstruction of local treatment facilities

Water protection measures:

  • Wastewater treatment
  • Reuse of treated process water
  • Timely maintenance and repair of equipment and water supply and sewage systems
  • Monitoring of treatment quality
  • Construction or reconstruction of treatment facilities
  • Implementation of closed-loop water recirculation systems
  • Optimisation of water recirculation systems using digital technologies

Completed projects

Reconstruction of SIBUR-Kstovo's wastewater treatment system

The project resulted in better environmental indicators of ethylene, propylene and benzene production, mitigating environmental risks and reducing the load on the Ecoin-NORSI treatment facilities. Now, SIBUR-Kstovo discharges undergo effective treatment that includes multiple stages — mechanical, physico-chemical, biological, and post-treatment.

Dynamic wastewater quality standards at SIBUR-Khimprom

The new technology has brought about cleaner discharges, higher process stability, and a decrease in potentially dangerous incidents.

Tomskneftekhim launched a highly efficient wastewater treatment system

At the new Tomskneftekhim’s wastewater treatment plants, wastewater passes through a five-stage physical and chemical treatment system, during which concentrations of specific chemical-resistant pollutants are sequentially reduced. Further treated effluents of the enterprise are transferred to the municipal treatment facilities. No waste is generated in the process of wastewater treatment.

The project allowed to reduce the volume of pollutants in the effluents of monomer production by 9 times and to reduce the load of the enterprise on the municipal treatment facilities by a quarter.

ZapSibNeftekhim’s water protection system

The facility makes use of a water recirculation system. The water is reused in production processes and treated using innovative technologies. ZapSibNeftekhim’s comprehensive water protection system was acclaimed as the Best Environmental Project at the Chemistry Complex Business Index Awards.

Kazanorgsintez has commissioned a unique water treatment complex

The complex will supply clean drinking water to the enterprise and the Salavat Kuper residential complex, home to more than 20,000 people. The purification technology used in the unit has made it possible to abandon the use of liquid chlorine — water disinfection is carried out using much safer sodium hypochlorite, and Russian-made catalytic filters purify the air before it is fed into the clean water tank.

The complex’s reserve capacity reduces the likelihood of unscheduled equipment mode switches, which are accompanied by the discharge of excess raw materials into the flare. Thus, the upgraded water supply system will also contribute to improving the efficiency of Kazanorgsintez and reducing its impact on the atmosphere.

Atmospheric air protection

SIBUR continuously monitors atmospheric air quality and implements advanced technologies to monitor and reduce pollutant emissions at its facilities. By reducing specific emissions into the atmosphere, SIBUR contributes to the implementation of the federal Clean Air project aimed at reducing total emissions in large industrial centers.

by 2,600tonnes

Gross emissions of pollutants decreased in 2024 compared to 2023

How we reduce emissions:

  • Regulating combustion processes
  • Production upgrade, modernisation, and retrofit
  • Improving the efficiency of air purification and flaring systems

How we ensure effective control of emissions:

  • Installing automated metering solutions
  • Using mathematical models to control emissions
  • Designing smart video surveillance systems
  • Implementing comprehensive monitoring

Completed projects

Reconstruction of the flaring system at SIBUR-Kstovo

Replacing the elevated flare’s tip with a smokeless one helped cut pollutant concentration and minimise smoke in all of the facility’s operating modes. An enclosed flare system made production processes safer. The flare system became smokeless and noiseless.

Installing an air purification system at Voronezhsintezkauchuk

An advanced plant purifies air used in rubber production by generating steam. This improves energy efficiency and minimises the environmental footprint.

Reducing air emissions by Portenergo

A project to cut liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, propane) fed to low-pressure flare reduced emissions by 67%.

Waste management

We are working to create products that recycle waste, improve the quality of life for the population, and create new opportunities for society.

Key focus areas in waste management:

  • Initiatives to reduce and prevent waste generation
  • Initiatives to increase the share of recyclable waste and reduce waste sent to landfills
  • Improvement of the waste sorting system: gradual elimination of landfill disposal of waste containing useful components

by 31,300tonnes

Reduced waste disposal (target: 5,000 tonnes) in 2023–2024.

54%

Waste disposed of (target — 50%) for 2019–2022.

Initiatives

Clean Sweep

In 2018, SIBUR joined Operation Clean Sweep (a PlasticsEurope initiative that seeks to prevent the loss of polymer particles into the environment). Each year, 15 SIBUR facilities are subject to organisational and technological initiatives aimed at limiting the penetration of microplastics into the environment.

Separate waste collection

SIBUR is pursuing the Green Office concept and has arranged for separate waste collection across its facilities. Separate containers for plastic, cardboard, paper, and plastic caps are installed in all administrative buildings and on all production premises. Collected waste is later sent to partner companies for recycling.
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