The “5S” System will be put into place by the refinery management in 2023. A method of setting up the workplace called the “5S” System aims to create the best conditions for operations performance, order maintenance, cleanliness, accuracy, and time and energy savings. The refinery currently employs the “5S” system, which greatly streamlines workplace inspections. As part of a pilot project on the participation of businesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan in voluntary declarations of activities on the observance of workers’ labor rights, Sirius Oil and Gas received a “Certificate of Trust” in 2022. As a result, the refinery will be exempt from labor inspections to comply with labor law for two years and will be listed in the Registry of employers who guaranteed respect for workers’ rights.

Sirius Oil and Gas takes pride in hiring a multicultural workforce. The Sirius Oil and Gas Code of Conduct prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, handicap, sexual orientation, or political opinion against all employees and contractors. We acknowledge that diversity in the oil and gas industry is still a problem, particularly in terms of gender diversity, even though we are encouraged by our diverse Board of Directors and department heads. We strive to have a welcoming environment that respects diversity and be a desirable place to work.

Sirius Oil and Gas is dedicated to improving gender balance throughout the organization, and we are collaborating with interest groups to determine how. To further support these objectives, Sirius Oil and Gas has had a business equality and diversity policy in place for some time. Women will represent 23% of the Sirius Oil and Gas workforce in Kazakhstan by the year 2022. The Board is committed to taking into account the advantages of diversity in future appointments, including making sure that Kazakh nationals are fairly represented at senior levels of the Company, as it recognizes the importance of making progress in this area.

Education and training

For the communities where we operate to become economically self-sufficient, we believe that investing in our people is essential. According to the terms of the agreement, we are required to accrue 1% of the relevant field development costs every year. The budget allocates money for HSE training (including fire safety) at least once per year. There was no additional instruction beyond what the PSA mandated. No assistance was provided to workers who quit their jobs due to retirement or termination of employment.

Our employees’ children can apply for educational grants and financial aid to help cover the costs of attending college and universities. Educational fellowships and assistance may be given on an individual basis. In 2022, Sirius Oil and Gas will provide 537 employees with training and educational opportunities. 722 workers as of 2023. With a total of 7214 training days, our group’s overall training expenses in 2023 came to US$0.9 million (2023: US$2.1 million).

Human Rights Policy

The Company was committed to adhering to industry best practices, and throughout 2022, it had a Human Rights Policy in place. There was training on this policy in the year 2023. In addition to the Human Rights Policy, Sirius Oil and Gas Field has a code of conduct known as “the Code” that outlines the values that should inform business behavior and gives a non-exhaustive overview of what is considered appropriate employee behavior. Among these principles are clauses addressing insider dealing and inside knowledge, as well as human rights and diversity in the workplace.

Whistleblowing Policy

We have a whistleblowing policy that applies to all employees of Sirius Oil and Gas, regardless of their positions or levels, and that takes into account the public concern at work and whistleblowing arrangements code of practice established by the Kazakhstan Standards Institute. Three compliance liaison officers with a variety of language skills are listed in the whistleblowing policy and can be contacted with any problems. The Code also makes reference to the Whistleblowing Policy, and anyone who reports something in good faith will be protected from any repercussions.