Water
Nornickel’s main priority is to reduce and, where possible, prevent negative impact on water resources caused by production and delivery operations.
Our vision is to be a responsible consumer of water resources that recognises their importance and endeavours to minimise negative environmental impact across its footprint.
Our role and responsibilities regarding water use are reflected in informed corporate decision-making drawing on sustainable development principles and our commitment to maintain the Company’s market value without harming the environment.
As a party to the UN Global Compact, Nornickel is committed to managing its water resources in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG 6 Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 14 Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
We set the following water stewardship goals in line with
Compliance with the Russian standards as regards pollutant
Compliance with fresh water withdrawal limits
Nornickel is committed to the responsible and sustainable use of water resources. The Company withdraws water for production needs strictly in line with the pre-approved limits and consistently ensures compliance with permissible wastewater discharge limits based on the
No major impact of Nornickel’s operations on water bodies was identified; water withdrawal was within the pre-approved limits in 2024
In 2024, RAEX ranked Nornickel among the leaders in water stewardship.
Water recycled and reused as percentage of total water used, %
Total effluents, mcm