EVRAZ plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:38.79 Million tonnes CO2e

Scope 1 Emissions:34.56 Million tonnes CO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:4.23 Million tonnes CO2e

Total Energy Consumption:342.09 Million GJ

Water Consumption:226.49 Million m3

Waste Generated:7.95 Million tonnes

ESG Focus Areas

Economic stability
Employee well-being
Environmental protection
Local community development

Environmental Achievements

Fresh water consumption fell by 29.1% compared to 2017
111.3% of non-mining waste and by-products were recycled, compared with 104.7% in 2017
The Group’s greenhouse gas emissions declined by 6.9%
17.9 hectares of disturbed lands at the old ZSMK waste storage area were rehabilitated

Social Achievements

Employee engagement level rose by 1 percentage point, to 53%
US$27 million spent on social programmes and infrastructure maintenance in 2018
Grants totalling US$230 thousand were issued to 51 projects within EVRAZ City of Friends – City of Ideas annual contest.

Governance Achievements

The total number of reports made via whistleblowing lines has been falling over the years. In 2018 there were 28 collusion and fraud-related complaints submitted via the whistleblowing line (ENA is not included). Out of these complaints, six revealed fraudulent intent.
The involved employees were terminated and all necessary measures to improve controls and mitigate related risks were taken.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Maintain GHG intensity ratio below two tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) per tonne of steel cast

Medium-term Goals:

Develop a production mentorship programme
Achieve a zero occupational injury rate

Short-term Goals:

Improve the health management system
Complete changes to the EVRAZ payment system
Expand the Top-300 programme

Environmental Challenges

10 cases of fatalities in 2018 – six Group employees, and four contractors
Excessive supply of steel products and slabs on the global market; increased market competition and low demand for construction products
Socio-economic instability in regions where the Group operates, deteriorations in relations with local communities and authorities, and loss of the Group’s “social licence” to operate
Climate change and extreme weather events that could lead to business disruptions, shortage of resources, damage to the supply chain, equipment, and reputation

Mitigation Strategies

The Group conducted thorough investigations into all of these cases and elaborated measures to prevent similar cases from reoccurring in the future.
Developing and improving loyalty and customer focus programmes and initiatives
Taking part in social projects in regions of operation
Implementing air emission reduction programmes at plants
Implementing energy efficiency projects and, as a result, reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 23 audit checks

Responsible Procurement

Including clauses expounding the Group’s attitude towards human rights, including our policy of having zero tolerance towards child labour, all forms of slavery, and other issues, which are set forth in detail in the EVRAZ Code of Conduct
Anti-corruption clauses are also included in contracts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

Increased market competition and low demand for construction products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: EY

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 6
Goal 7
Goal 8
Goal 9
Goal 12
Goal 13
Goal 15

The Group strives to make our own contribution to the attainment of global goals, by implementing fair and transparent business practices, reducing the impacts that our operational activity have on the environment and local communities, and maximising the positive values that we can bring to society.

Awards & Recognition

Numerous awards listed on page 24

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:42.13 MtCO2e

Scope 1 Emissions:40.17 MtCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:1.96 MtCO2e

Scope 3 Emissions:22.8 MtCO2e (2020)

Total Energy Consumption:350.8 million GJ

Water Consumption:196.2 million m³

Waste Generated:195.7 million tonnes

Carbon Intensity:1.90 tCO2e/tcs