In 2025, GMK Noril'skiy Nikel conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 161,093,000a | 174,244,000a | 176,894,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 16,396,000a | 29,573,000a | 33,896,000a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, GMK Noril'skiy Nikel generated a total of 161,093,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 10.18% of GMK Noril'skiy Nikel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 96.94% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, GMK Noril'skiy Nikel reported a total waste generation of 161,093,000 metric tonnes, of which 10.18% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that GMK Noril'skiy Nikel may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2021, GMK Noril'skiy Nikel's total waste generation increased by 2.99%, but declined by 7.55% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, GMK Noril'skiy Nikel's waste recovery rate declined by 45.96%, with a further 40.03% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, GMK Noril'skiy Nikel has historically generated more waste, and although the most recent figures show a drop in output, declining recovery rates suggest that the company’s waste management systems may be weakening or under-resourced.