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Nickel Mining
RU
updated 10 days ago

Norilsk Nickel

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Norilsk Nickel, officially known as MMC Norilsk Nickel, is a leading global mining and metallurgical company headquartered in Russia. Established in 1935, the company has grown to become a major player in the mining industry, primarily focusing on the extraction and production of nickel, palladium, platinum, and copper. With significant operations in the Norilsk region of Siberia and the Kola Peninsula, Norilsk Nickel is renowned for its high-quality products and innovative technologies. The company is distinguished by its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, positioning itself as a leader in the production of non-ferrous metals. Notable achievements include being one of the largest producers of nickel and palladium worldwide, contributing significantly to the global supply chain. With a strong market presence, Norilsk Nickel continues to drive advancements in the mining sector while maintaining a focus on efficiency and sustainability.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nickel Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

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Norilsk Nickel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Norilsk Nickel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a total of about 7,750,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2023, the company emitted approximately 6,400,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, leading to a total of about 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Norilsk Nickel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes. Specifically, the company targets a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce the carbon intensity of nickel equivalent production by 37% by 2028. The company is also focused on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions significantly, with a goal of cutting these emissions by 90% at the Polar Division by 2025. These initiatives reflect Norilsk Nickel's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
10,200,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
100,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Norilsk Nickel's primary industry is Nickel ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Norilsk Nickel is in RU, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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