Statements on Human Rights “As a party to the United Nations Global Compact, the Company follows the principles of the Social Charter of Russian Business and supports the AntiCorruption Charter of Russian Business. Rosneft shares the general principles and values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and supports initiatives promoting sustainable development, increased transparency, combatting corruption, ensuring fundamental human rights, reducing inequality and protecting the environment. ”245 “Rosneft strictly follows Russian law, the Social Charter of Russian Business and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It recognizes the importance and value of fundamental human rights and freedom declared by the UN, including freedom of association, recognition of the right to collective bargaining, employment rights, rights to a favorable environment, health protection, and rights of indigenous peoples. Principles of the Company relating to observing human rights are described in Rosneft’s Code of Business and Corporate Ethics and the Sustainable Development Policy of the Company. All employees of Rosneft and the Group Subsidiaries are aware of the content of the Code of Business and Corporate Ethics, including information on human rights. In addition, during interaction with its suppliers and contractors in Russia, Rosneft requires the observance of Russian labor laws, including meeting health and safety requirements. For foreign assets, standard approaches of the Company are taken as a basis, while local procedures are developed in order to comply with local laws.”246 Royal Dutch Shell plc (acquired BG Group plc) Statements on Climate Change “[W]e have the following strategic ambitions to guide us in pursuing our purpose: • to thrive in the energy transition by responding to society’s desire for more and cleaner, convenient and competitive energy; and • to sustain a strong societal licence to operate and make a positive contribution to society through our activities.”247 “Rising climate change concerns have led and could lead to additional legal and/or regulatory measures which could result in project delays or cancellations, a decrease in demand for fossil fuels, potential litigation and additional compliance obligations. In December 2015, 195 nations adopted the Paris Agreement, which we fully support. The Paris Agreement aims to limit increases in global temperatures to well below two degrees Celsius. As a result, we expect continued and increased attention Rosneft Oil Co. (2018), Sustainability Report 2018, p. 19, available at https://www.rosneft.com/upload/site2/document_file/Rosneft_CSR18_EN_Book.pdf (last accessed on 12 September 2019). 246 Id., p. 42. 247 Royal Dutch Shell, supra note 16, p. 10. 245 Annex D: Corporate Statements on Climate Change and Human Rights | 64