Global warming poses danger to the life on earth, risking fresh water, food, and energy supplies. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the primary cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are GHGs produced by the combustion of oil, fossil fuels, and other sources.
The metals and mining industry accounts for approximately 4% to 7% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. GHG emissions are produced by industry operations such as energy generation, heat or steam, and fuel use. The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has committed to a goal of net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
MMC Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel) is an integrated metal and mining company which carries out the mining, exploration, concentration and processing of minerals. The company also processes, markets, and sells precious and base metals. In 2021, the company reported total GHG emissions of around 13.4 million tonnes CO2 equivalents (MtCO2eq), up 9% from 2020.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are the three categories of GHG emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from the operations of the company, such as fuel use, on-site electricity generation, and process emissions. Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased or acquired electricity are referred to as Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions for Nornickel refer to the company's other indirect emissions beyond the company’s direct operations during downstream activities, such as product use and product transport. The company plans to calculate its upstream Scope 3 emissions in 2022.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions account for most of Nornickel’s overall GHG emissions, accounting for 76.8% of total GHG emissions (10.3 MtCO2eq) in 2021. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions rose by 6.4%, and Scope 2 emissions climbed by 18%.
Nornickel has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2028 considering the expected production growth. The company also aims to reduce carbon intensity from operations by 37% by 2028.
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