BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 14. Environmental
sustainability and protection are key priorities in all activities
of AzerGold CJSC, which applies environmentally safer methods in
the implementation of geological projects, a source in the company
told Trend.
According to the source, the company aligns its operations with
the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,
prioritizing environmental protection and the responsible
stewardship of natural resources. AzerGold’s environmental
initiatives are guided by Azerbaijan’s national legislation, as
well as the international conventions ratified by the country.
“In its geological exploration endeavors, the company actively
employs environmentally responsible and non-invasive methods. These
approaches are particularly advantageous from an ecological
standpoint, as they enable the collection of crucial data with
minimal disruption to the surface and surrounding ecosystems.
Environmental requirements are also a top priority in the
exploitation of deposits. Before starting the exploitation of a
deposit, an environmental impact assessment is conducted, and
during the exploitation process, regular environmental monitoring
of air, water, and soil quality is carried out,” the source
noted.
The source underlined that AzerGold is the first company in
Azerbaijan’s mining sector to conduct reclamation work in a
completed mining project.
“As a result, comprehensive ecosystem restoration and landscape
rehabilitation efforts have been successfully undertaken in these
regions. Furthermore, the company’s environmental initiatives
extend to preserving biodiversity and enhancing local flora and
fauna. Thousands of native trees and shrubs, well-suited to the
local climate, are being planted in proximity to mining sites, with
this ongoing initiative contributing to the long-term ecological
balance,” the source further explained.
