Improving air quality in order to protect the environment and public health from air pollutants while complying with statutory standards for permissible emissions.
Norilsk Nickel is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 “Good Health and Well-Being” and 11 “Ensuring openness, security, resilience and environmental sustainability of cities and towns”. The
Reduction of SO2 emissions at the Kola Division by 2021 (vs. 2015)
Reduction of SO2 emissions at the Polar Division by 2025 (vs. 2015)
Keep other air emissions (NOx, solids, etc.) at one of the lowest levels in industry
Introduce air quality monitoring system to assess air
Compliance with best global practices and standards in air pollution related disclosure
To achieve our quantitative targets at Polar and Kola divisions, we are running the Sulphur Programme, an environmental initiative unique in its scale and financing, which is intended to make a significant contribution to improving air quality in our regions of presence.
In 2021, Norilsk Nickel reduced sulfur dioxide emissions by more than 300kt as compared to 2020. The company is also making efforts to reduce emissions of other substances into the atmosphere.
At the same time, Nornickel makes sure to stay within the permissible levels for other pollutants, such as nitrogen oxide and solids:
Other air emissions by type, thousand tons