COMMUNITIES AND SOCIAL INVESTMENT
GRI 3-3, GRI 413-1, GRI 413-2, GRI 203-1
KMG actively participates in charitable projects and social initiatives aimed at supporting local communities and improving the quality of life in the regions where it operates. The following projects were implemented during the reporting year.
Completed Projects
The “Daryn Joly” educational project
As part of the project, 192 teachers from Zhanaozen and the Tupkaragan and Karakiya districts received training in modern teaching approaches. The program included learning digital technologies, implementing innovative teaching methods, and preparing students for subject-based academic competitions.
“Road to School” program
As part of a social initiative, sponsorship was provided to help children prepare for the school year. 536 students from low-income families in the Atyrau region were provided with school backpacks and school supplies.
Opening of a specialized burn unit
A specialized burn unit was opened at the Zhanaozen City General Hospital. Conditions have been created to provide timely and high-quality medical care to patients with thermal injuries.
Provision of sports equipment for schools
Sponsorship was provided to equip secondary schools in the Atyrau region with sports equipment. The project aims to promote mass sports and create conditions for the physical development of schoolchildren.
Charity Samruk Marathon
Charitable assistance was provided for the Charity Samruk Marathon social project. The total funding amounted to KZT 15 million. The funds were allocated to support significant social initiatives.
Reforestation project
Charitable assistance was provided to the “ULAN PLUS” public foundation to implement an environmental project in the Kostanay Region. As part of the initiative, 150,000 Scots pine saplings were planted in areas affected by the 2022 wildfires.
In progress
Construction of the central city library
A project to build a modern city library in Zhanaozen is underway. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2026. The facility will serve as a cultural and educational center and will include specialized amenities for people with visual impairments, including the Braille audience.
Investments in the regions
Subsoil use contracts of KMG’s subsidiaries and affiliates provide for the allocation of significant funds for the development of regions where production operations are carried out and for providing social support to vulnerable populations.
KMG provides systematic support for its regions of operation by investing in social and economic infrastructure. As part of this activity, the Company finances the construction of economically significant infrastructure facilities, educational and sports institutions, and also contributes to the development of local communities.
During the reporting period, the Company continued the implementation of social initiatives in partnership with local executive authorities, with a focus on sustainable community development and improving the quality of life in local communities.
FUNDS TRANSFERRED TO LOCAL EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES UNDER SUBSOIL USE CONTRACTS, KZT BILLION
Under agreements and memorandums concluded with local executive authorities, KMG’s subsidiaries and affiliates allocate funds that are distributed based on the needs of local communities. For these purposes, in the reporting year funds totaling KZT 4.2 billion A were allocated, including the following:
- JV Kazgermunai LLP: KZT 377 million for the socio-economic development of the Kyzylorda region.
- Ozenmunaigas JSC: KZT 1.723 billion to Ozeninvest Municipal State Enterprise for the maintenance of public utilities in the city of Zhanaozen.
- Embamunaigas JSC: KZT 884 million for the construction of new residential buildings in the village of Dossor, Makat district.
- Mangistaumunaigas JSC: KZT 140 million for the socio-economic development of the Mangystau region and its infrastructure.
- Kazakhoil Aktobe LLP: KZT 443.7 million for the socio-economic development and infrastructure of the Aktobe region under a memorandum with local authorities.
- Urikhtau Operating LLP: KZT 59 million for the socio-economic development of the region.
- Kazakhturkmnay LLP: KZT 326 million for the socio-economic development of the Aktobe region.
- Ural Oil and Gas LLP: KZT 59 million for the socio-economic development of the West Kazakhstan region.
- Karazhanbasmunai JSC: KZT 230 million for the socio-economic development of the Mangystau region.