Statement June 2025
With only one planet, we must do more to protect and preserve it. DTEK ensures compliance with applicable regulations and takes proactive steps to prevent environmental harm and pollution, using resources efficiently, and conserving ecosystems.
Our key priorities:
- Climate: We aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
- Air quality: We are actively striving to enhance air quality and reduce emissions through lab testing, assessment of waste disposal sites, and regular testing of purification equipment.
- Environmental management system (EMS): We apply a set of principles and methodologies outlined in our Environmental Management System (EMS), which is aligned with ISO 14001:2015 standards. This approach supports continuous improvement in our environmental performance and ensures compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
- Pollution prevention: We take measures to prevent pollution, reducing environmental impacts in our operations. We aim to control non-GHG pollutants alongside GHG emissions, complying with national and international standards.
- Biodiversity conservation: We are dedicated to conserving biodiversity by conducting environmental impact assessments for new projects and implementing measures to protect local ecosystems (where applicable).
- Water stewardship: We are committed to responsible water use. Our efforts focus on minimising water consumption and maintaining the purity of water supplies where we operate.
- Waste management and resource efficiency: We manage waste in line with international standards, aiming to reduce waste generation, enhance material recovery, minimise waste to landfill, and promote efficient resource use across our value chain.
- Stakeholder engagement: We engage with stakeholders, including employees, local communities, investors, partners and civil society, to incorporate their insights into our environmental initiatives.
- Compliance and governance: We operate in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, supported by internal policies, controls, and oversight mechanisms to ensure accountability and compliance.
- Performance monitoring and continuous improvement: We monitor environmental performance using defined indicators and seek continuous improvement through regular reviews and updates to our practices.
Decarbonisation statement
As a company involved in operations such as thermal power generation, mining and gas exploration and storage, we know there is an opportunity for us to reduce our impact on the climate.
In our strategy to 2030 we committed to making significant efforts to reduce our environmental impact, specifically in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 on Climate Action. Now, we’re going further, and in our upcoming sustainability strategy refresh we will be committing to phase out coal power, reduce carbon intensity and expand our renewable generation. Our updated strategy will contain science-based carbon reduction targets with a roadmap for how we can work towards net zero.
Water resources statement
As one of earth’s most precious resources, we take the stewardship and use of water seriously. DTEK’s efforts are focused on ensuring we use as little water as possible and that we maintain the purity of water supplies wherever we operate.
We ensure efficient operational processes to find ways to reduce our water use. We use advance sampling and laboratory testing to ensure waste water does not pollute local watercourses and we work in line with ISO 14001:2015 standards.
Biodiversity statement
We strive to ensure respect and protection for the flora and fauna around all DTEK sites. This includes managing existing assets in harmony with nature, carrying out biodiversity impact assessments for new developments and supporting schemes to enhance nature in communities near DTEK facilities.
Animal welfare statement
No animals are used in DTEK’s operations and we seek to minimise and eradicate any harm caused to animals through our supply chain.
Human rights statement
DTEK is committed to upholding and respecting the human rights of all individuals connected with the company. Human rights are integral to our Ethics and Business Code of Conduct. We recognise that our activities may have the potential to directly or indirectly impact human rights and we are committed to ensuring employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities are respected.
DTEK is developing a human rights programme founded on the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international documents related to human rights’ protection. The programme will seek to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for any potential human rights impacts connected to our activities.
The key principles informing the development of our work on human rights are:
Respect for all individuals: We respect the dignity, rights, and welfare of all people, regardless of their role or relationship with our company.
Non-discrimination and equal opportunity: We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and ensure that our employment practices are free from discrimination and provide equal opportunities for all.
Safe and healthy work environment: We provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and contractors.
Fair labour practices: We uphold labour rights and ensure fair wages, reasonable working hours, freedom of association, and collective bargaining for all our employees.
Eliminating modern slavery: We are opposed to all forms of modern slavery including forced or compulsory labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any other form of exploitation.
Community engagement: We respect the rights of local communities including indigenous people, where applicable, and engage with them to understand their concerns and aim to contribute positively to their development and wellbeing.
Transparency and accountability: We maintain open communication about our human rights practices and performance, and we are committed to accountability and continuous improvement.
In our business dealings, we expect our suppliers, contractors and partners to adhere to these same principles.