EuRoPol GAZ s.a. as the owner of the compressor stations has been participating in the Emission Trading System since 2008. Moreover, our compressor stations are covered by the National Implementation Measures for the period of 2021 – 2025 (Phase IV).
The Company has obtained permits for participation in the system and it has the approved Monitoring Plans that describe the uniform procedures related to CO2 emission monitoring and reporting, compliant with the relevant legal regulations.
Annual positive results of auditing the yearly CO2 emission reports conducted by accredited auditors confirm correct operation of our CO2 emission monitoring and reporting system. These audits are approved without any objections by the National Centre for Emission Balancing and Management.
In 2015, the Company additionally obtained from the auditor the Certificate of Compliance with the EU ETS, confirming that the data presented in the annual report meet the requirements of the Commission Regulation (EU) 601/2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
Environmental awareness
In the environment protection aspect, EuRoPol GAZ s.a. does not limit its activities to conducting of actions related only to operation of the system of transit pipelines. A continuous improvement of the personnel’s environmental awareness is extremely important in everyday functioning of our Company.
All decisions held and implementation of obligations arising from both decisions and legal regulations are subject to continuous monitoring. In this respect a useful tool is the document titled The List of Actions Resulting from Environmental Protection Regulations, Decisions Held and the ZSZ - the Manner and Timelines for Implementation.
EuRoPol GAZ s.a.’s understanding of its relations with a local community is broader than just the business obligations required by the law. The company supports local projects with a great satisfaction, especially in the areas where the Polish part of the Yamal gas pipeline runs through and where the five compressor stations are located. We notice local initiatives that have a positive effect on quality of life of local communities and built a regional social identity. Thank to that we discover outstanding people and great places. We strengthen our ties with local communities because we feel we are one of their members. We are a responsible neighbour who contributes to growth of the community in which he functions every day.
