Operating in a sustainable and ethical manner
Nostrum aims to operate in a responsible manner to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and the environment. Safety is a personal and shared responsibility and Nostrum is committed to occupational health and environmental impact mitigation. We believe everybody working at or visiting our facilities has a right to return home safely and to perform their duties under safe working conditions.
Making positive impact
We have operated in Kazakhstan for more than 20 years and during this time the Company has sought to be a responsible and transparent company which places the public interest at the core of decision-making processes. We have a deep understanding of, and respect for, the needs of the communities in which we operate, and we therefore prioritise the ethical management of our people, our communities and our environment.
Safety is at the core of our operations. Our field sites are in remote locations, making rigorous safety procedures essential and the safety of all our employees is our number one priority.
Nostrum adheres to internationally recognised health, safety and environmental standards and seeks to comply with ISO 14001,ISO 50001 and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
A major achievement in 2019 was the formation of a Board Health, Safety, Environment and Communities Committee which has oversight over health, safety and environmental matters. This Committee is focused on five key QHSE pillars which define our approach to sustainable operations and in 2019 redrafted Nostrum’s ‘Golden Rules’ on safety:
Our approach to sustainability
Nostrum recognises its ongoing responsibility to operate in a sustainable and ethical manner for the benefit of the local community, all our stakeholders and the environment.
Corporate and social responsibility are integral to all that we do. We are all committed to the safety of our employees. We strive to develop business and technical skills to ensure excellence across our value chain whilst keeping risks to a minimum and ensuring that our commitment to minimising any harmful emissions is always at the forefront of discussions.
Throughout 2020, we continued integrating sustainability and social responsibility into our governance structure through the Health, Safety, Environment and Communities Committee of the Board. Our focus comprises five pillars: HSE leadership; rigorous incident investigation; process safety and asset integrity; contractor HSE management; and environment and climate change, including a commitment to reduce GHG emissions. Each of these pillars is underpinned by rigorous corporate governance and sustainable and responsible operations that always take into account the communities and environments in which we operate.
Nostrum adheres to internationally recognised health, safety and environmental standards and seeks to comply with the ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Nostrum’s approach to sustainability is guided by the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (‘SDG’s’). These SDGs aim to end poverty and reduce inequality while addressing climate change and environmental preservation. They are an important focus for Nostrum as they assist the Company in prioritising sustainable development matters, and aligning these global challenges with our business strategy.
For more information, please see https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org.
Golden Rules
The continuing roll-out of the company’s ‘Golden Rules’ is a priority for the business in 2021, having been re-drafted in 2019. The ‘Golden Rules’ set out clear and simple ‘do’s and don’ts’ which cover the activities deemed to have the highest potential safety risk, based on international and company statistics. Managers and contract owners communicated the ‘Golden Rules’ across the group, explaining the purpose, expectations and consequences. Employees who observe rule breaking and unsafe activity use Hazard Observation Cards to alert their supervisor or manager.