OREANDA-NEWS. On 26 May 2009 was announced, that Ilim Group had prepared a report containing comprehensive analysis of environmental projects implemented in recent years and plans for 2009. There is also a new Environmental Policy adopted in 2008.

This report presents the key principle of Ilim Group with regard to environmental responsibility — to apply best practices with minimal environmental impact. Information presented in this report is supported by official documents and state statistical reporting, as well as internal information. The report contains information for 2007 and 2008 year.

The environmental report of Ilim Group embraces all branches of the company located in Koryazhma (Arkhangelsk oblast), Bratsk and Ust-Ilimsk (Irkutsk oblast). The report presents an information on Ilim Group environmental Management (integrated management systems in the branches), information on rewards; statistics on how production processes influence the environment and measures ought to be taken to decrease of ecological risks.

Significant work has been done over the past year towards improvement and coordination of environmental efforts of the company. Ilim Group's goal for the next year is to further improve environmental performance: implementation of the company's environmental strategy and policies, elaborating investment programs in the environmental safety area, etc.

Ilim Group 2008 Environmental report can be found at http://www.ilimgroup.ru/about-company/environmental-policy