As one of the major and systemically important elements of the national economy, the crucial link of the country’s transportation system and employer to 755,000 people, Russian Railways maintains a priority focus on compliance with the sustainable development principles and social responsibility towards employees, community and the state.
Dmitry ShakhanovDeputy CEO for HR and Social Policy
Russian Railways adheres to the principles of corporate social responsibility and implements a social policy focused on effective employee relations. People are the priority. Our employees are the primary driver of Russian Railways’ performance and competitiveness. Ultimately, they are the ones who create the Company’s market value. That is why attracting qualified talent across all lines of Russian Railways’ operations and motivating them to work productively and efficiently are the most important objectives of our social policy.
Russian Railways is committed to the UN Global Compact, the largest international initiative in social responsibility, and is a member of the National Network of the Participants to the Global Compact for Implementing the Principles of Responsible Business in Corporate Practice Association. The Company complies with the principles of socially responsible business practices enshrined in the Social Charter of the Russian Business adopted by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. The Company’s main regulations in the area of social responsibility include the Corporate Social Responsibility Code of Russian Railways, the Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2017–2019, and the Industry Agreement for Railway Transportation Organisations for 2017–2019.
Stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement
Stakeholders
Interaction formats and mechanisms
Staff
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Social partnership
Training and education
Management functions and talent pool programme
Conflict resolution procedures
Healthcare benefits for employees and their families
Private pension plans
Educational institutions
Sponsored admission arrangements
Benefits for children of Russian Railways’ employees
Joint academic and cultural events
Input to the work of educational institutions from Russian Railways’ employees
Educational programmes for children and youth
Shareholders and investors
Dividends
Road shows
Regular investor meetings
Reporting
Participation of the Company's management in industry conferences
Investor days
Government authorities
Implementation of socially important projects
Mid-term social and economic cooperation agreements with the regional authorities of the Russian Federation
Transport coordination councils
Expert support to members of the State Duma and the Federation Council
Events and activities in line with the legislative work schedule of the State Duma and the Federation Council and legislative initiatives of the Russian Government
Local communities across the Company’s footprint
New jobs
Social and economic cooperation agreements
Procurement from local small and medium-sized businesses
Site visits for journalists to cover events attended by the Company's management, as well as progress of investment projects, and other corporate activities
Accompanying journalists during photo and video tours at infrastructural facilities
Dmitry Shakhanov Deputy CEO for HR and Social PolicyRussian Railways adheres to the principles of corporate social responsibility and implements a social policy focused on effective employee relations. People are the priority. Our employees are the primary driver of Russian Railways’ performance and competitiveness. Ultimately, they are the ones who create the Company’s market value. That is why attracting qualified talent across all lines of Russian Railways’ operations and motivating them to work productively and efficiently are the most important objectives of our social policy.