According to the approved Program for Implementation of the Environmental Policy the top-priority goals of JSC IDGC of the North-West in the field of environment protection are the reduction of negative environmental impact and evaluation of environmental activity for the purpose of its improvement.

The primary objectives of JSC IDGC of the North-West in 2010-2012 in the field of environment protection are:

• minimization of environment pollution by the processed oil products through proper repair of oil-receiving devices, replacement of oil-filled equipment by SF6 or vacuum counterparts;
• development and approval of projects for sanitary protection zones of artesian wells used for water supply to the branches' facilities.

The strategic environmental targets for the period until 2014 are the improvement of the management system in the field of environment protection and nature management, environmental audit for integrated assessment of environmental activities and development of actions for its improvement.