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This paper focuses on Russian O&amp;G companies and presents an analysis of their contribution to these SDGs in the context of today\u2019s decarbonization agenda. The study is based on a content analysis of their corporate sustainability reports and has produced three results. First, we analyzed the key strategic goals of Russian O&amp;G companies. Second, we identified the correspondence between the progress towards the SDGs declared in their sustainability reports and the UN\u2019s SDG indicators. Third, we analyzed the contributions of Russian O&amp;G companies to SDGs 7 and 13. As a result of the study, recommendations were formulated to introduce practical tools aimed at increasing the contribution of Russian O&amp;G companies to sustainable development. The article discusses problems in corporate sustainability reporting of Russian O&amp;G companies. 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