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Nickel Mining
RU
updated 6 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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35

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Norilsk Nickel's score of 35 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Norilsk Nickel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Norilsk Nickel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 7,100,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions totalling about 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services and fuel-related activities. Norilsk Nickel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In the near term, they plan to reduce their Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and achieve a 30% reduction in emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Norilsk Nickel's climate strategy reflects a commitment to addressing its significant carbon footprint while aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
10,200,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
100,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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-
-
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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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