Polar Division and Kola MMC, two production assets of the Group, are located in the Arctic, the region playing a major part in sustaining the global ecosystem of our planet.
Arctic development
The Company is constantly focused on reducing the environmental footprint in the Arctic Region. Since 2013, pollutant emissions have reduced by 12% and emissions within the city of Norilsk have considerably dropped following the plant shutdown. Nornickel
is active in promoting renewable energy sources in the Arctic, with the Taimyr HPP Cascade upgrade being one of the Company's major investment projects. Nornickel recognises the right of indigenous northern minorities to preserve their traditional way of life, stick
to the age-old environmental management practices and have decent living conditions. The Company seeks to promote constructive cooperation with other enablers of the region's development
as part of the State Commission for Arctic Development, where
the Company’s Vice President is a member.