Meeting of the Council on the Project "Just Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy Development" was held on 20th of February

The UNGC Network Russia held an open-format meeting of the Council on the Project "Just Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy Development" with the participation of representatives from the Russian Energy Agency and the Committee on Ecology and Environmental Protection of the Association of Managers of Russia (AMR).

During the meeting, the Council's priorities and key areas of work for 2025 were presented. This year, special attention will be given to integrating energy transition aspects into the broader Sustainable Development Agenda and exploring the potential for international cooperation in the context of Russian business supply chains.

Meeting Topics

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation and monitoring is one of the key tasks for energy companies in the context of the energy transition. Accurate data collection on GHG emissions is essential to comply with mandatory reporting requirements in Russia, meet international standards, and minimize climate risks. Advances in emissions monitoring technologies offer opportunities for carbon footprint optimization and the implementation of effective corporate decarbonization strategies.

Opening Remarks:

Natalia Dorpeko, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Russia

Moderator:

Vladislav Berezovsky, Director of Development, Carbon Zero LLC

Session Experts and Topics:

Alexander Kraevoy
Head of Production Engineering and Sustainable Development, PJSC RusHydro
Topic: "Developing an Automated GHG Emissions Calculation System for RusHydro's Thermal Power Plants."

Kirill Lemazin
Head of the "GHG Emissions Validation and Verification" Group, JSC Rosatom Infrastructure Solutions
Topic: "IoT Platform for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring."

Alexey Spirin
Director of Climate Risk Department, En+
Topic: "Climate Reporting Experience of a Large Energy and Metallurgical Holding."

Kristina Popilyuk
Head of Sustainable Development Department, PJSC NOVATEK
Topic: "Carbon Footprint Calculation for Each LNG Batch and Emission Certification for Buyers."

Alexey Bostanzhiev
Head of the Validation and Verification Department, Russian Energy Agency (REA), Ministry of Energy of Russia
Topic: "State Systems for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting."

Maxim Titov
Head of Energy and Infrastructure, Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development
Topic: "Energy Transition in Central Asian Countries: GHG Emissions Control, Accounting, and Decarbonization Strategies."

Experts presented technological solutions for GHG emissions calculation and monitoring, discussed best practices, key industry challenges, and the experience of Central Asian countries in energy transition, emissions control, and decarbonization strategies.