Environmental policy
METALLOINVEST's environmental policy seeks to identify optimal technological solutions, allowing it to minimise the effect of production operations on the ecosystems in the regions in which the Company’s enterprises are located. The use of the latest scientific advances and most up-to-date mining and processing technology, while also employing strict environmental control, allows it to conduct its business in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.
The company’s key environmental principles are:
1 Compliance with all the environmental requirements and standards set down by current legislation.
2 Improving the environmental indicators of the Company’s production processes.
3 Taking into account environmental requirements of the Company’s investment policy when reconstructing and developing the production facilities.
4 Regular monitoring of the impact of the enterprises’ production activities on the environment.
5 Rational and efficient use of natural resources and waste disposal.
6 Regular training, awareness building and generating interest of the employees in dealing with environmental issues.
7 Compliance with environmental requirements and standards by all employees.
8 Informing any interested parties about the Company's activities in environmental protection.
To guarantee effective management of the Company’s environmental protection efforts and to ensure environmental safety the Company’s enterprises employ an ISO 14001:2004 certified Environmental Management System (EMS). The Environmental Management System is constantly optimised, allowing the Company to further strengthen its position in the Russian, CIS and international markets.
