Nornickel
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nornickel disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7 mt (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.7 mt (2023)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.7 mt (2023) |
| 2021 | 10.3 MT CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 9.7 mln t CO2e |
| 2019 | 1.9K kt (SO2 emissions) |
| 2017 | 1.8K kt |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced air pollutant emissions from 2.1 mt in 2008 to 1.7 mt in 2023
- Shutdown of outdated Nickel Plant
- Completion of an upgrade and retrofit project for the tailings pipes at Nadezhda Metallurgical Plant
- Production of the first batch of carbon-neutral nickel
- Approval of projects to cut emissions and improve environmental conditions at Kola MMC's Monchegorsk site
- Start of operations of Stage 1 of new electrolysis cells at the nickel tankhouse of Kola MMC, which is designed to reduce emissions of sulphur dioxide and dust, cut down on metal losses, and improve the quality of products
- Launch of Sulphur Programme 2.0
- Great Norilsk Expedition and development of a comprehensive land rehabilitation programme following the CHP-3 accident in Norilsk
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ProtectionClimate ChangeOccupational Health and SafetyHuman Capital DevelopmentDevelopment of Local CommunitiesCorporate GovernanceResponsible Business ConductInnovative Development