Our vision is to be the leading private freight rail group in Russia and the partner of choice for our customers and, in so doing, create long-term value for shareholders. At Globaltrans, we recognise that adopting a responsible approach directly contributes to the success of our business. In order to achieve this we are committed to operating the best corporate social responsibility practices, and strive to treat our stakeholders and society in general in a fair and ethical way. As part of our strategy of social development and investment, we have implemented programmes in various areas of our business.

People

As a service organisation, we recognise that our employees are vital to the continuing success of Globaltrans. As a result, we place great emphasis on effective staff selection and training and we are committed to ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to maximise their potential and develop their careers with the Group. To achieve this, the companies in the Group actively invest in staff development, giving their employees opportunities to enhance their professional skills and advance their careers. We seek to provide our employees with an entrepreneurial and creative corporate culture, which gives them a framework within which to utilise their own strengths in the organisation. We also maintain a mentoring system, which seeks to ensure continual exchange of knowledge and sharing of experience between senior and junior staff. In addition, we seek to reward the best performing employees with a motivation and reward system we believe to be one of the most competitive in the marketplace. In doing so, and coupled with the Company’s benefit packages, we endeavour to ensure a positive corporate culture and a happy, content workforce.

Health and Safety

Globaltrans is committed to operating high standards of health and safety, designed to minimise injury and ill health to employees. This regard for safety, which extends to anyone coming into contact with the Group, is aimed at meeting or exceeding all current legal and industry requirements. To ensure this is the case, regular assessments are carried out to ensure compliance with the Group’s health and safety procedures.

Community

In 2011, the companies of the Group continued to participate in charity projects aimed at cultural and spiritual heritage preservation, supporting cultural initiatives and social projects in areas such as child health and aiding those in vulnerable circumstances. Globaltrans also supports a number of cultural and public entertainment initiatives aimed at promoting a healthy way of life. For example, the Group’s subsidiaries have for several years supported and assisted orphanages in a number of regions of Russia. The Group also provides regular support to pre-school educational institutions for underprivileged children and actively participates in a number of social and medical rehabilitation programmes.

Environment

Globaltrans is not aware its operations create any potential environmental liabilities and believes it is in compliance with all current environmental legislation.