Alongside safety, protecting the environment is one of the top priorities in all our activities and work processes.
Objectives and measures in the area of the environment from report 21/22
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Emissions to air, water or soil
Emissions into the air, water or soil are not only harmful to the environment but also pose a risk to health.
Air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) may appear during the use of fossil fuels. The processing of crude oil and the use of petroleum and natural gas for energy may produce particulate matter, sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
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Emissions management
In order to avoid air emissions within our area of responsibility as far as possible and to reliably comply with legally prescribed limits, we adhere to the highest standards in emissions management and in our integrity management system (see Plant Safety). Among other things, the latter also ensures that there are no leaks in gas, oil and reservoir water pipelines that could contaminate the vital resource of water – with potentially serious consequences for habitats and ecosystems.
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ESG working group
The ESG working group responsible for this area is currently defining specific targets and implementing appropriate measures to ensure a continuous improvement process.
Their implementation and progress will be reported in the next sustainability report in 2025.