JSC Atomenergoprom Annual Report

SAFE OPERATIONS JSC ATOMENERGOPROM / ANNUAL REPORT / 176 inclusion in the industry-wide system has been set at 20,000 tonnes or more of CO2 equivalent per year (according to the Russian methodology), which is a more ambitious target compared to the regulatory threshold set at 150,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year. The said list includes 22 organisations (legal entities and branches) in the nuclear industry that report on greenhouse gas emissions in the form approved by Decree No. 707 of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 20 April 2022. Work is underway to establish an industry-wide greenhouse gas emission management system and calculate greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with international methods (Scope 1 and Scope 2). (For details, see the section 'Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Contribution to the Climate Agenda'). In 2022, direct greenhouse gas emissions from JSC Atomenergoprom's organisations included in the industry-wide accounting system according to the Russian methodology totalled 16,386,800 tonnes, or 16,421,700 tonnes of CO2 equivalent78. Gross direct greenhouse gas emissions from JSC Atomenergoprom's organisations in the Russian Federation, 000 tonnes Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous oxide Trifluoromethane Perfluoromethane Perfluoroethane Sulphur hexafluoride Total Substance Impact on local flora and fauna Indicator in 2022 16,386.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.005 0.0 0.0 16,386.805 The high quality of the natural environment is a vital prerequisite for the existence of mankind on Earth. Global environmental problems, such as the greenhouse effect and associated irreversible climate change, the depletion of the ozone layer and a rising level of toxic substances in the environment, ultimately lead to a reduction of biodiversity on the planet. In terms of environmental performance, nuclear power is much more advantageous than thermal power, since nuclear power plants consume no oxygen and do not emit a significant amount of harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. Environmental protection measures are beneficial to living organisms, including human beings. At the same time, the nuclear industry, primarily nuclear power plants, is subjected to close scrutiny by various environmental organisations, the general public and the media due to the potential radiation impact of nuclear power plants on the environment. In the Russian Federation, there are no criteria for quantitative assessment of the radiation impact on flora and fauna, and in the vast majority of cases the assessment of such impacts is viewed as supplementary to the setting of hygienic standards. Nuclear organisations operating nuclear facilities regularly monitor radionuclide content in local agricultural products, wild-growing foods (berries, mushrooms, etc.) and fodder growing in radiation control areas, as well as in fish and other aquatic organisms living in cooling ponds at NPPs. The specific activity of dose- forming radionuclides is monitored in food products. Regional offices of the Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) conduct independent radiation monitoring of the environment and locally produced food; radiation monitoring of abiotic components of the environment is carried out by the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet). The results of long-term radiation monitoring show that the content of radioactive substances in various types of crops corresponds to the background radiation level, that the species composition of flora and fauna is practically unchanged, with no hazards that can affect their existence, and that the growth rate of the amount of dead wood is within permissible limits. In addition, the close proximity of NPPs to nature reserves also provides evidence of biodiversity conservation at their locations. The Lapland State Nature Reserve is located within a 30-kilometre radius of Kola NPP, and 16 nature monuments and 33 wildlife sanctuaries are located within a 30-kilometre radius of Kalinin NPP. This shows that the radiation impact of nuclear technologies and production facilities on the natural environment poses no danger to living organisms or their habitat and, accordingly, cannot be assessed as negative. GRI 304-3 All organisations in the nuclear industry take measures to prevent the degradation of natural ecosystems as a result of their operation. Measures aimed at preserving the diversity of flora and fauna include the following: Equipping tailings ponds with bird deterrents to prevent birds from landing on the water surface; Equipping water intake facilities with fish screens in order to prevent young fish from swimming or getting drawn into them; Equipping transformer substations, their components and operating mechanisms with special devices (fences, casings, etc.) to prevent animals from entering the premises of the substation and getting into these units and mechanisms; Installing bird diverters on power lines; Maintaining fences along the perimeter of industrial sites in good condition, including in order to prevent animals from entering the premises of an organisation; Ensuring that motor vehicles and special machinery travel on paved roads and providing special parking lots for them; Using machines and mechanisms that are in good condition, with adjusted fuel fittings preventing losses of fuel and lubricants and their spills onto the ground and vegetation; Measures to protect the atmosphere, which help to minimise the amount of pollutants inhaled by animals and humans, as well as the deposition of pollutants on vegetative parts of plants, further spread of harmful substances along the food chains and their accumulation in living organisms; Arranging waste accumulation sites compliant with technical and sanitary standards; removing waste and transporting it to designated locations in a timely manner; Fire prevention measures in order to ensure that industrial sites comply with fire safety requirements and to prevent the death of living organisms in fires; 78. Including PJSC Quadra - Power Generation. SAFE OPERATIONS JSC ATOMENERGOPROM / ANNUAL REPORT / 177

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