俄罗斯律所Presentation_S.N.Petrov.pdf

1、Law firm Infralex,Moscow,RussiaRussian energy and environmental law:new approaches in the focus of new technologies and the impact of international sanctionsStanislav Petrov,partner,attorneyBest available technologies and ESG in Russia2Best available technology(BAT)is defined as the most advanced te

2、chnology based on modern scientific and technological achievements,designed to achieve environmental protection goals through the optimal combination of criteria,provided that its application is technically feasible.BAT is mandated by Russian environmental law,and companies adhering to BAT guideline

3、s may receive certain benefits such as tax incentives and government financial support.ESG,which stands for Environmental,Social,and Governance,encompasses the environmental,social,and corporate governance factors that companies and organizations of all ownership types consider in their operations.I

4、nstitutional investors and financiers also take ESG factors into account when formulating their investment strategies and lending policies.The disclosure of ESG practices is recommended for public companies to provide information to investors and shareholders.Implementation of Best Available Techniq

5、ues(BAT)in the energy sector includes various applicationsUtilization of fuel energy such as gas,coal,and oil in production processes.Harnessing nuclear power for electricity and heat generation.Generation of electricity through thermal power plants.Integration of renewable energy sources like wind

6、power,solar power,and small hydro power plants.The significance of the BAT concept is highlighted in the current scenario of sanctions,where access to cutting-edge foreign technologies,particularly in the energy sector,is limited due to a technological embargo on Russia or challenges related to econ