Yandex Sustainability

Over 500 non-profits have been supported through the Helping Hand Foundation’s programs. RUB 271.8 million have been raised in individual donations via the rounding-up feature in Yandex apps, on the foundation's website, and through charity campaigns. Over 1.1 million users have activated the rounding-up feature. Yandex invested RUB 151 million to fund the operation of Helping Hand, and reserved RUB 478.6 million to fund free access to Yandex services and digital products for non-profits.

Yandex continues to be one of the few companies globally to offer a medical insurance scheme to partner drivers and couriers. Yandex Lavka has launched a meal program for partner drivers and couriers that offers two-item combo meals at a discounted price. Yandex has also introduced a new debit card from Yandex Bank for self-employed partner drivers and couriers, offering free service and instant payments without additional fees.

Over 6 million people — both students and educators — took advantage of Yandex's free educational programs and products in 2023, including Yandex Textbook, Yandex Lyceum, joint degree programs with leading universities, Olympiads and educational festivals, all aimed at improving the quality of IT education and integrating continuous learning into everyday life.

The share of recyclable packaging materials for Yandex Market remained consistently high at 97%. Nearly a quarter of all orders placed on Yandex Market have been delivered to pickup points without additional transport packaging. Yandex Lavka has introduced the take-back of delivery bags for recycling. All regular grocery bags marked 2-HDPE can be returned for recycling. The share of Lavka delivery bags made from recyclable materials remains at 100%.