Remedies for local and indigenous communities
In 2024, the Company updated its
Policy of Engagement with Indigenous
Small‑Numbered Peoples
, strengthening mechanisms for dialogue and the protection of their rights. The
new policy emphasises respect for the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples,
provides for additional due diligence measures, and is based on the following approaches:
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free, prior, and informed consent
of indigenous minorities in line with standards and recommendations
of the International Council on Mining and Metals;
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support and development of traditional
trades;
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commitment to the principle
of consultations in good faith.
To manage risks related
to the violation of the rights of indigenous peoples,
the Company implements a dedicated due diligence procedure. As part
of its efforts to enhance approaches to engagement with
the indigenous small‑numbered peoples of the North, Nornickel
is improving its feedback and response mechanisms, focusing on establishing
a sustainable, constructive, and institutionalised process. A dedicated procedure
is currently being developed to provide a clearer framework for handling
complaints, including provisions for involving an independent Ombudsman. This
development is guided by applicable Russian laws, corporate standards, and
internationally recognised principles of responsible business conduct.
