OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INDUSTRIAL SECURITY

The management system for industrial safety, occupational health, and environmental protection (HSE) has been developed in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, international standards ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and the Company’s internal regulatory documents. The system incorporates best global practices, recommendations of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), and industry standards. The HSE system includes 10 core elements based on fundamental principles: goal setting, leadership, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Since 2006, KMG has implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS) in the areas of quality, environmental protection, occupational health, and safety, in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Subsidiaries and dependent entities with high energy consumption are certified to ISO 50001. The effectiveness of the IMS is confirmed through regular independent audits. To further improve the management system, certification according to ISO 45001 is ongoing.

The management system is aimed at effectively managing risks and opportunities in the HSE field. Its expected outcomes include injury prevention, minimizing harm to employees’ health, and ensuring safe working conditions. One of the Company’s top priorities is to eliminate or reduce risks in the area of industrial and occupational safety through the implementation of effective preventive measures.

To enhance the involvement of management and employees in health and safety matters, the Company operates a two-tier committee system:

• First level – The Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development Committee (HSESDC) of the KMG Board of Directors;
• Second level – HSE committees in subsidiaries and dependent entities.

In 2024, as part of the improvement and updating of the management system, the following corporate HSE documents were approved and revised:

• Rules for Reporting on Key Industrial Safety Indicators for KMG Group and Contractors;
• Standard for Waste Management in the KMG Group of Companies;
• Standard for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Planned Activities in the KMG Group of Companies.

On a quarterly basis, HSE risks are monitored, including environmental risks as well as risks related to climate change and water scarcity. KMG analyzes environmental performance and benchmarks it against leading international oil and gas associations (IOGP, CDP). Particular attention is paid to environmental aspects and risk assessments.

One of the key events is the annual forum of KMG Group CEOs in the field of HSE organised by the KMG HSE Department.

The Company continues to improve occupational health and environmental safety standards, implementing best practices and ensuring high engagement of leadership and staff in HSE risk management.