In late 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 sustainable development goals, which build on the preceding Millennium Development Goals and seek to tackle the world’s economic, social and environmental issues by 2030.

Achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) will require action by governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Companies can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by reducing the negative impact of their operations and seeking to contribute positively to the environments and communities in which they operate. 

Rompetrol is committed to leave its mark, by harmonizing the 2030 Agenda principles with its long-term sustainable development strategy.

The goals highlighted below are closely related to the topics that were identified as most relevant or prominent for Rompetrol capturing the specific of our activities, operation principles and locations.


GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Health and well-being represent top priorities for Rompetrol, with regard to both employees and the communities we operate in. 

We have strict health and safety work procedures in place, and we also carry out customized internal well-being programs addressing emotional and social, physical, and financial well-being. 

Rompetrol has been actively involved in supporting the Romanian healthcare system, through its long-standing partnership with the Mobile Emergency Service for Resuscitation and Extrication (SMURD) & the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU), as well as through its consistent investments in healthcare-related projects across the country.

GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATION

Investing in education, personal and professional development is embedded into our business strategy and part of our mission to nurture the growth of our employees and communities. 
Beyond our annual internship program, which has been running for more than two decades, we support organizational growth through dedicated development, life-long learning, and career progression programs, along with investments and sponsorships addressing community education needs.

GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Our sustainable development plans place high emphasis on preserving water and managing its use in a responsible and sustainable way. We invest in new technologies and constantly improve our processes to use this valuable resource more efficiently.  

Reducing water consumption, wastewater outputs and discharge, is an important part of our environmental standards.

GOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITY

Gender equality and an end to discrimination against women are both basic human rights and are also drivers of sustainable development. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture, free of discrimination, with equal pay and opportunities for all.

As such, we strive to provide equal opportunities and resources through dedicated training and support for career advancement in all our locations of operation. Moreover, we are constantly updating our internal policies to ensure full transparency and commitment to reducing inequalities and drive sustainable growth in our communities.

GOAL 7: ENSURE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MODERN ENERGY

By environmental policy, we undertake reducing consumption of resources by using them in an effective way and by changing old, high energy consumption equipment with modern low-power equipment. Moreover, we have taken on implementing new lower-carbon technologies and sources of green energy (electrical car charging points in gas stations and photovoltaic panels).

GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Our activities create jobs, use local suppliers, and support local communities. We contribute to economic growth through investments and by paying taxes to local governments. We assess those we work with to ensure they adhere to principles laid out in our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

GOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Rompetrol is constantly investing in the development of the Group’s operations, in view of building resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. Under Rompetrol ownership, Petromidia Refinery has become one of the most modern refineries in Eastern Europe, accounting for more than 40% of Romania’s current refining capacity.

GOAL 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Gender equality and an end to discrimination against women are both basic human rights and are also drivers of sustainable development. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture, free of discrimination, with equal pay and opportunities for all.

As such, we strive to provide equal opportunities and resources through dedicated training and support for career advancement in all our locations of operation. Moreover, we are constantly updating our internal policies to ensure full transparency and commitment to reducing inequalities and drive sustainable growth in our communities.

GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

We have codes, policies, and assurance processes to help define how we can protect the environment, respect our stakeholders and communities and cause no harm to people. 
Energy efficiency is carefully considered in the life cycle of our products, from managing energy consumption in their production to providing customer advice on optimum fuel efficiency.

GOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION

We continue to work to manage greenhouse gas emissions from our operations, in strict compliance with national and international regulations. Our efforts are focused on reducing our environmental footprint year on year.

GOAL 14: LIFE BELOW WATER

We give special attention to the Black Sea region, being aware of our responsibility when it comes to preserving biodiversity. Petromidia Refinery is situated nearby and cares about the very active wildlife populating the area.

GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND

For each new project, the impact of the refining activity on biodiversity is analyzed and assessed thoroughly.

GOAL 16: PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

We are aware of our potential impact as a major oil & gas player. We have policies and corporate values committed to human rights and we constantly assess the human rights impacts specific to the local environment and take steps to address these issues in our activities and within our supply chain.

We operate in full compliance with the available laws & regulations in all our areas of operations. Also, we make all efforts to ensure timely and responsible management of community queries and concerns, undertaken in accordance with formal grievance-handling procedures required by the regulatory authorities.

GOAL 17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

The principles for sustainable development set in the 2030 Agenda have been undertaken by the Group and they are embedded into its business principles and strategy. Moreover, Rompetrol is one of the founding members of the United Nations Global Compact local network, whose president for a two-year term, staring 2017, is the Group’s Sustainability & Communications Manager