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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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30

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.

18

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Norilsk Nickel's score of 30 is higher than 72% 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. This includes 7,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 6,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Norilsk Nickel has established a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. In previous years, emissions have shown a significant scale, with 2023 emissions recorded at 9,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company is actively working on initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, including a commitment to cut sulphur dioxide emissions by 90% at its Polar Division by 2025. Norilsk Nickel's climate strategy reflects a long-term vision for sustainability, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes while enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon intensity in production processes.

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