Sberbank: Voluntary certification system for low-carbon energy

Main article: Ecology in Russia

2023: Registration in Rospatent

Sber registered Rosstandart the Russian in the system of voluntary certification of low-carbon energy. This was announced on September 11, 2023 by the Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank. Stanislav Kuznetsov The certificate issued in the system confirms the creation of electric energy at the generating facility (power plant) from renewable and low-carbon sources. The certificate is acquired by socially responsible companies that seek to offset their carbon footprint by supporting renewable-related projects. power

The goals of the system are to promote sustainable development and the transition to low-carbon and renewable power in Russia, stimulate investment in this area, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the negative impact on the environment.

Шаблон:Quote 'author = said Stanislav Kuznetsov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank.

The rules for the operation of the system are developed in accordance with the Federal Law "On Technical Regulation" and establish the requirements for the registration of low-carbon generation complexes, as well as the certification of attributes of electricity supplied to the network.

The creation of a voluntary certification system continues Sberbank's consistent ESG agenda policy. The system is in line with the development of national instruments for carbon regulation and the evolution of models of electric energy and power markets and allows to significantly expand the range of low-carbon electric energy consumers who previously could not use other tools to supply such energy to their facilities.