Since 2021, Norilsk Nickel has been conducting ESG surveys of suppliers of all mineral raw materials, and now it has extended the program for suppliers of goods, works and services.
The results of the survey allow the company to monitor the compliance of suppliers’ activities with both corporate and international standards, as well as assess the maturity of partners’ ESG practices.
According to the company's press service, this is an important stage in improving the responsible supply chain, thanks to which suppliers are involved in the sustainable development agenda, and possible risks in this area can be identified and responded to in a timely manner.
The results of last year’s survey showed that 68% of Norilsk Nickel’s suppliers complied with the requirements of the questionnaire and sustainable development practices. Based on the results of the pilot survey and taking into account feedback from suppliers, as well as focusing on the recommendations of regulators and the expectations of rating agencies, Norilsk Nickel improved its ESG questionnaire. As a result, in the 2024 survey, the proportion of questions that relate to ecology and environmental protection has increased. Suppliers complete the survey voluntarily.
“The company takes a systematic approach to supply chain management, and each participant - from the supplier to the end consumer - is important to the overall process. We are working to ensure that every stage of the creation and delivery of products is reliable for its participants and transparent for all parties involved,” said Anton Berlin, vice president and head of the sales division of Norilsk Nickel.
Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief, Rough&Polished
