Nornickel — Ethics Grade F

Nornickel receives an overall ethics grade of F (12/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Mining & Metals. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 15
• privacy: 50
• consumer: 30
• environment: 5
• humanRights: 10

Documented incidents (3)

• Arctic Diesel Oil Spill (high, 2020) — A storage tank failed, releasing 21,000 tons of diesel fuel into Arctic waterways near Norilsk. It is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in Russian history, turning rivers red and causing long-term ecosystem damage.
• Extreme Sulfur Dioxide Emissions (high, 2021) — Norilsk is frequently cited as one of the most polluted cities on earth due to the company's smelters. High sulfur dioxide levels have devastated northern forests and caused respiratory crises for the local population.
• Industrial Plant Collapse (high, 2021) — A processing plant roof in Norilsk collapsed during repairs, killing three workers and injuring several others. Investigative reports highlighted structural neglect and safety protocol violations prior to the accident.

Documented good deeds

• Sulfur Programme 2.0 — Started a massive investment project aimed at capturing 90% of sulfur dioxide emissions from its metallurgical plants.

Ethical alternatives

• Boliden Group — Industry leader in low-carbon smelting and high environmental standards in the Nordics.