PAO Severstal (MICEX-RTS: CHMF; LSE: SVST), one of the largest in the world.
a vertically integrated steel and mining companies,
announces the appointment of Olga Kalashnikova head of the Department of ecology. She
began work on the development and realization of strategy of Severstal
to reduce carbon footprint and solving climate issues. The emergence of new
posts in the organizational structure of "Severstal" underlines the commitment
of the company in achieving leading indicators of sustainable development among the world
steel producers.

Olga Kalashnikova is now focused on developing a road map for the
reduction of carbon dioxide emissions "Severstal". She also works closely
with all company departments to ensure the implementation of environmental
initiatives that meet the stated objectives ESG Severstal, with a special
focus on the reduction of air emissions and wastewater.

Olga Kalashnikova has more than 20 years of experience in a major
international companies to improve their environmental performance. For
more than ten years of experience in Royal Dutch Shell she was responsible for the maintenance of the best
environmental practices in joint ventures in Russia, as well as for
the development and implementation of strategies to address local environmental issues
(biodiversity, managing greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency).
the Appointment of Olga Kalashnikova further strengthened the management structure ESG
"Severstal". Sustainable development is a key element of business strategy
company, and three important aspects - environment, social and governance
are controlled at the level of the Board of Directors. In turn, the Management of ecology
reports directly to the Director General of the company.

Alexander Shevelev, CEO of Severstal, commented:

"the Goal of" Severstal" to help the steel industry become
an integral part of the future society of sustainable development. Because
"Severstal" will intensify efforts to reduce the impact on the environment,
it is very important to have an experienced team that will enhance
the stability of our business. I am very glad that Olga will lead
a program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Severstal, based on
your extensive experience in other industries. We are committed to lowering
our impact on the environment and recognize that for metallurgical
industry is extremely important to reduce emissions, including hydrocarbons, and
to contribute to global efforts to achieve the goals of the Paris.
agreement".

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