Session 6

Green Transformation, Climate and ESG Management

The mining and metallurgical industry are one of the three largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Green transformation, climate management and mining waste management are important for protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. The transition to carbon neutrality will require huge investments in new products and energy technologies. The stability of the tax burden and the tax environment is an important factor affecting the investment planning and "green" development of Mining companies.

• Review of changes in environmental regulatory requirements in Kazakhstan.
• State incentives to stimulate the "green" transformation of the mining industry and the transition to carbon neutrality in Kazakhstan.
• Establishing transparency and sustainability of supply as key principles of the "green economy".
• Experience in implementing ESG principles in the mining industry.
• Identification of potential opportunities and evaluation of the effectiveness of decarbonisation technologies in the mining industry.
• Creation of renewable energy sources for mining.
• Use of CO2 monitoring and capture technologies at mining and metallurgical enterprises.
• Projects aimed at decarbonisation of production – successful experiences.
• Transition to a circular economy to improve the management of resources, materials and waste.
• Experiences in introducing new standards for land reclamation and post-mining reconciliation.
• Development of the market for carbon units (VCM).