Environment

Our ultimate aim as MAT Group is to cause “Zero Harm” to the environment in all locations where we conduct our operations. To achieve this aim and serve relevant Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future.

Environmental Impact Assessment sets a baseline for our environmental management system in our operations. During these assessments potential impacts on energy, water, land, air, biodiversity, noise, vibration and natural resources are identified. We apply stringent standards across all our projects, particularly when we operate in critical habitats that are rich in biodiversity and in areas of cultural significance or close to local communities, including indigenous people.  All identified impacts are registered through necessary documentation. Mitigations for identified impacts are defined in these assessments and they are included in project planning.

While we plan our environmental management methodology for each operation, we consider the identified impacts and their mitigation options as a core part of the process. We further combine them with the relevant requirements of prime contract, national and international legislations and standards. Subsequently, we identify the internal and external issues as well as the needs and expectations of our stakeholders which are affected by the environmental management of our operations. The risks and opportunities arising from these issues are evaluated and included during environmental planning. We conduct cradle-to-grave analyses for all our products, services and activities in each operation.

We ensure that our employees are competent enough to achieve our ultimate objectives. For this purpose, we work with competent professionals both at corporate offices and in each operation. We regularly provide suitable and sufficient amount of training to our employees about environmental related topics including energy management, water management, land management, climate change, pollution prevention, spill prevention, protection of biodiversity, local communities and natural resource consumption. We also provide trainings and awareness meetings to our relevant stakeholders about environmental topics related to them. Consultation on environmental topics with stakeholders is one of the main principles of our management system.

Energy management is a key element for us to execute our work. We always seek for the most efficient energy systems with the best available technology. We analyze our current systems, keep track of efficiency opportunities and integrate improvements if applicable. In addition, we make investments on renewable energy resources where feasible.

In today’s world, energy has become a basic human need and a necessity which our lives depend on. Due to a globally growing population, energy demand increases every day while the current state of our planet and the climate face serious threats.

We are aware of the fact that the climate is changing and we should take responsibility to do our part to leave a better habitat for future generations. As part of our environmental management system, we measure our greenhouse gas emissions and calculate our carbon footprint annually in accordance with international accepted standards. We report our climate strategy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data on international platforms and the public transparently.

We respect wildlife and take great care to protect biodiversity everywhere we work. We demonstrate extensive care to endemic species. We support biodiversity and work together with relevant NGOs to protect it. We develop biodiversity action plans for our operations to mitigate our impacts on the flora & fauna at each location.

• We allocate sufficient resources for biodiversity protection
• We work closely with relevant NGOs and government authorities for biodiversity protection
• We ensure that our employees are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably
• We ensure that competent persons are involved in biodiversity management.
• Biodiversity baseline details of the flora & fauna are clearly identified in environmental impact assessments and baseline studies at each location of operation.
• Biodiversity action plans are developed based on the results of environmental impact assessment and baseline studies.
• If endemic species are identified which are potentially being affected by our operations, appropriate protection measures are taken including engineering controls, monitoring, measuring, treatment and relocation.

To achieve continual improvement of our system, we review the management system and our environmental performance annually in detail, identify the improvement areas and take appropriate actions in a timely manner.