Waste management

The Company’s activities regarding the management of production and consumption waste are conducted in compliance with the environmental legislation of the Russian Federation, under a valid license, and in accordance with approved projects establishing waste generation standards and disposal limits.

All structural units are required to accumulate production and consumption waste—segregated by type and hazard class—exclusively in designated storage areas. Waste classified as secondary material resources is accumulated separately, based on its intended future use. A mandatory requirement for the accumulation of such waste is the preservation of its valuable qualities and properties as a secondary resource.

Key areas of focus for JSC "BSC" regarding waste management include:

 ● preventing waste generation at all stages of the production of finished goods and the provision of services;

 ● recovering (utilizing) waste within the Company’s own production processes;

 ● technically upgrading the production facilities for off-gas hydrochloric acid, which will enable the recovery of secondary raw materials and the generation of additional commercial product.

The Company also invests in the landscaping and greening of its premises—initiatives aimed at improving the local environmental conditions. A core component of this greening effort is the planting of trees, which helps create a more pleasant and comfortable environment.

 In 2022, 267 cotoneaster shrubs were planted.

 In 2023, 67 spruce trees and 480 poplars were planted.

 For 2024, plans include planting 50 pyramidal poplars, 100 cotoneaster shrubs, and 10 rowan trees along Tekhnicheskaya Street. Reclamation of Disturbed Lands

The company specializes in transforming lands disturbed by industrial activity into a state suitable for economic use. Through the reclamation of disturbed lands, the company prevents negative impacts on adjacent landscapes, protects these areas, and optimizes the balance between man-made and natural environments.

 Land reclamation is a comprehensive set of measures designed to restore lands that have experienced a significant decline in fertility due to human economic activity. The primary goal of reclamation is to improve environmental conditions.

The reclamation process includes the following stages:

 ● Development of land reclamation projects, outlining technical solutions, specific methods and approaches to be employed, and the key specifications of the materials used.

 ● Preparation of working documentation and cost estimates, detailing the reclamation technology and the associated economic aspects.

 ● Implementation of the reclamation project, which consists of two phases: the technical phase and the biological phase.

The technical phase involves a series of operations to establish the necessary conditions for the intended future use of the reclaimed land. This includes site grading, the formation and terracing of slopes, ensuring soil stability, and the application of a fertile topsoil layer or other potentially fertile substrate.

 The biological phase encompasses a range of agrotechnical, biological, and phytomeliorative measures aimed at restoring the land’s original quality—including its fertility. These efforts are directed toward reviving the ecological functions of the soil, enhancing biological productivity, and fostering biodiversity within the ecosystem.

 Currently, JSC "BSC" is carrying out a reclamation project for an old landfill in the city of Sterlitamak, located on Babushkin Street. The technical phase of land reclamation has been completed, and the biological phase is currently underway.

 At present, reclamation projects are being developed for the "Beloye More" ("White Sea") sludge disposal site (covering 94 hectares and 136 hectares) and the "Tsvetayevsky" industrial waste landfill. To this end, contracts were signed in October 2021 with the Republic of Bashkortostan branch of the "Center for Laboratory Analysis and Technical Measurements," a federal state budgetary institution. In March 2023, comprehensive engineering surveys were conducted at the sites slated for reclamation; based on the results, optimal technical solutions were selected, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation was prepared. Public hearings regarding the reclamation measures for the "Beloye More" sites and the "Tsvetayevsky" landfill have been held. In 2024, a package of documents was prepared for the state environmental expert review concerning the reclamation of the "Beloye More" sludge disposal site and the "Tsvetayevsky" landfill.

JSC "Bashkir Soda Company" has obtained integrated environmental permits for its “Soda" production site (No. 15, dated March 25, 2024) and its “Kaustik” production site (No. 20, dated June 11, 2024).