Nornickel’s policy statement on human rights
CHRB A.1.3.b
Nornickel complies with the national laws of the Russian Federation while adhering to international standards and corporate best practices in upholding and protecting human rights. The Company has implemented and continues to enhance its human rights due diligence system.
The Company is committed to providing a safe and comfortable working environment for everyone, fostering equitable engagement among employees, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders.
For more details, please see the Nornickel’s Human Rights Due Diligence Procedure section.
Nornickel is committed to upholding the principles of equality, fairness, and respect for every individual’s human rights. The Company does not tolerate any form of discrimination and prohibits the use of forced or child labour, both in its operations and throughout its supply chains. All employees – regardless of gender, ethnicity, place of residence, social status, age, beliefs, or any other factors not related to their professional abilities – are provided with equal opportunities to exercise their labour rights and realise their career potential.
The Company does not operate in, nor does it source raw materials from, conflict‑affected or high human rights risk areas.
Nornickel adheres to high standards of business ethics and expects its suppliers, contractors, and partners to take a similar responsible approach to human rights compliance. For more details, please see the 2024 Responsible Supply Chain Report.
People are the Company’s key value. Throughout its operations spanning nine decades in the Far North, Nornickel has built distinctive professional expertise that enables the Company to effectively navigate challenges of unprecedented scale and complexity while maintaining the highest standards of product quality.
Efficiency
The Company’s primary aspiration and a driving force behind the development of each employee’s professional qualities
Safety
A fundamental priority shared by the Company and all employees
Care for people
The cornerstone of collaboration and interaction within our teams
Key human rights initiatives and declarations guiding Nornickel activities
- UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- UN Global Compact
- ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
- International Labour Organization Conventions
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Social Charter of Russian Business
- Constitution of the Russian Federation
- Labour Code of the Russian Federation
- Federal Law No. 82‑FZ, On the Minimum Wage, dated 19 June 2000; Federal Law No. 82‑FZ, On Safeguarding the Rights of Indigenous Minorities of the Russian Federation, dated 30 April 1999; and other federal laws and regulations
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
- Guide for Integrating Human Rights into Business Management (UN Global Compact)
- International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability
- Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR)
- GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
- Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)
- ICMM’s Mining Principles