Norilsk Nickel
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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Norilsk Nickel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Norilsk Nickel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 14,200,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 8,900,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,400,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,200,000,000 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, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce the carbon intensity of nickel equivalent production by 37% by 2028. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Norilsk Nickel's ongoing initiatives include significant reductions in sulphur dioxide emissions, with a goal of achieving a 90% reduction at the Polar Division by 2025. Overall, Norilsk Nickel is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions while committing to long-term sustainability goals in line with industry standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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