Comprehensive Environmental Programme
Targets
Minimise climate change impact (reduce CO2 emission intensity) and mitigate physical risks related to climate change
Next steps: Implement initiatives to ensure energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions and mitigate physical risks
Capital expenditures
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Improve air quality (reduce SO2 emissions) in the areas of operation (Norilsk Industrial District and Kola Peninsula)
Next steps: Execute on Sulphur Programme 2.0 and other air emission reduction projects
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Maintain recycled water ratio and reduce pollution, continue providing clear water to local communities
Next steps: Build and run new treatment facilities, adopt new technical solutions, remediate pollution from environmental accidents in line with recommendations resulting from the Great Norilsk Expedition
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Targets
Maintain safe operation of tailings facilities and minimise environmental impact of mineral and non-mineral waste
Next steps: Build a mass balance model for waste management and prepare for the self-assessment under the Global Tailings Standard
Capital expenditures
Targets
Restore disturbed lands and update mine and plant shutdown plans
Next steps: Update shutdown plans across all units, implement the Great Norilsk Expedition’s recommendations on soil restoration, collect waste and remediate land in the Norilsk Region
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Targets
Biodiversity support programme
Next steps: Restore biodiversity disturbed by recent environmental incidents, expand the monitoring programme incorporating the Great Norilsk Expedition’s recommendations
Capital expenditures