September 7, 2017, Vladivostok, Russia. RusHydro Group (ticker symbol: MOEX, LSE: HYDR; OTCQX: RSHYY) announces that on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum it has signed a letter of commitment addressed to the UN Secretary General in support of the United Nations Global Compact, the most prominent UN sustainable development initiative for business, and the ten principles of the Global Compact with respect to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

The Russian Global Compact Network (acting as the Association “National Network of the Participants to the Global Compact for the Implementing the Principles of Responsible Business in Corporate Practice”) led by Vnesheconombank since 2013, promoted the decision and helped forward preparation of letter of commitment by RusHydro. The public confirmation of its commitments via the letter addressed to the UN Secretary General is considered to be the key milestone of joining the Global Compact.
In accordance with the Global Compact RusHydro undertakes to uphold both the principles of the UN Global Compact, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. RusHydro will also submit the annual Communication on Progress in the form of corporate social responsibility report prepared in accordance with GRI standards, containing the statement by the Chairman of the Management Board - General Director, expressing continued support for the Global Compact principles.