Viaro Energy is developing robust Sustainability Governance and Disclosures in line with industry best practices. As part of this process, we have carried out a Double Materiality Assessment and ongoing Stakeholder Engagement, and our aligned SDGs.
Francesco Mazzagatti, CEO of Viaro Energy
OUR STRATEGY AND VALUES
At Viaro Energy, we believe in applying the principles of sustainability to the transition away from fossil fuels, at the stage when the global economy remains heavily reliant on them. We see our main contribution as securing a continuous supply of affordable and less carbon intensive domestic energy sources, essential for economic stability and for reducing emissions. Our operations are conducted in accordance with these core values:
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We primarily invest in gas assets operated by companies with the resources, capabilities, and strategic goals to support the transition and reduce the overall carbon emissions of North Sea oil and gas production. More than 70% of our investments are natural gas assets that on average tend to be less carbon intensive than other sources of hydrocarbons.
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Our investments include both new developments and mature assets in the North Sea. We seek to preserve the stability of the local energy supply by supporting exploration opportunities and through the use of existing resources to their fullest potential.
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We review plans for fully recovered assets to ensure we endorse the most sustainable solutions.
If assets can’t be repurposed for carbon capture, we support decommissioning per NSTA strategy.
OUR INITIATIVES
Viaro Energy is dedicated to supporting impactful environmental and social responsibility initiatives, as well as adherence to the highest corporate governance principles.
As part of our ESG framework, we are working to identify worthy projects and initiatives in support of our active carbon-offsetting strategy, aimed at reducing any potential environmental impact associated with our operations. We are also in the process of defining a policy for a transition to renewable energy consumption within our organization.
Social Responsibility
We actively make contributions to causes that resonate with our employees and affect vulnerable groups among the general public. In 2023, we established the Viaro/RockRose Energy Charity Fund for this purpose. Some of our other projects in recent years have provided support for underprivileged families, healthcare workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and research into Parkinson’s disease.
Corporate Governance
We recognise the NSTA’s corporate governance principles, which state that all licensees are expected to follow an appropriate and recognised corporate governance code. This is applied in our corporate governance procedures that are fit for that purpose, with active employee training. We have robust internal corporate policies in place for: KYC, AML, Sanctions, Ethics, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, HSSE, Whistleblowing, Equality and Diversity, Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, and Corporate Information Management.
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