Social mission of EKONEFT JSC is producing output demanded by the society – base and precious metals – in the most efficient and safe way possible on a sustainable long-term basis thereby contributing to social progress and prosperity of the society, sustainable development of the regions of operations and the well-being of their population, and improved living standards of the Company’s employees.

Corporate social responsibility principles of EKONEFT JSC with regard to the society as a whole include: production of goods demanded by the society and conforming to the safety requirements, with the amount, quality, and mix of products meeting marked demand;carrying out operations in the most effective way, considering the interests of both business and society, and using resource efficient technologies;unconditional compliance with the legislation of the counties of operation, including tax legislation; compliance with international agreements, including international standards of business conduct implementation of socially significant charity projects in the social and environmental spheres both in Russia and abroad. provision of jobs to the residents of the areas of operation; contribution to local and regional budgets by payment of taxes;

    socially responsible restructuring of operations in a manner acceptable to local communities;

    ensuring environmental and industrial safety of operations, and participation in regional environmental protection projects;

    implementation of projects contributing to socio-economic development of the areas;

    support of socially vulnerable groups.

    provision of productive jobs with competitive remuneration and social benefits;

    unconditional compliance with the standards of social and labor relations defined by the legislation and collective bargaining agreements;

    ensuring occupational health and safety standards and high-quality social facilities in the workplace, with protection of employees’ health and safety as a top priority.

    promoting comprehensive professional and cultural development of the employees. EKONEFT JSC declares the adherence to observance of human rights according to the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the Russian legislation.