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
Water recycled and reused as percentage of total water used, %
Total effluents, mcm