In 2012, TGC-1’s pollutant emissions increased by 525 tons (1.3 %) compared to 2011, which was mainly due to the power production increase.
Compared to previous years, the amount of disposed water reduced by 11.9 million m³ (8 %) due to the operation of new 180 MW CCGT units no. 1 and 2 with a recycling process water supply system and phasing out of some obsolete and outdated machinery at the Pervomayskaya CHPP of the Nevsky Branch.
In 2012, the Administration and Structural Departments of the Kolsky Branch passed certification audit for compliance with the environmental management system (SEM) of the ISO 14001:2004 standard. The Nevsky Branch successfully passed its audit inspection. Results of internal SEM audits followed by corrective action in structural departments of the Company show that the structural departments of the Nevsky and Kolsky Branches are maintaining an effective environmental management system and developing it according to the principle of constant improvement. SEM is generally effective and complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004.
An expansion of the SEM certification area is scheduled for the Karelsky Branch in 2013.
