Suppliers and human rights

Our Sustainable Social Development Strategy through 2030 aims to:

ensure supply chain transparency in terms of social criteria

contribute to the well‑being of society at large nationally and internationally

CHRB B.1.4.b, B.1.7

MMC Norilsk Nickel’s Supplier Code of Conduct sets out Nornickel’s human rights requirements for suppliers:

1

Prevent human rights violations in their activities and supply chains

2

Implement processes to remedy adverse impacts on human rights arising from or through their activities

3

Have robust and adequate policies in place that demonstrate their commitment to human rights and govern human rights due diligence

4

Provide training to eliminate serious human rights violations arising from their activities or relating to local communities

5

Implement an effective grievance mechanism for stakeholders to report human rights violations on a confidential and, if necessary, anonymous basis

6

Ensure that the daily working time for employees aged under 18 years does not exceed the statutory limits

7

Provide their employees with safe and sound equipment access to water and all other amenities as required by local laws

8

Prohibit all physical, verbal or sexual abuse, or threats thereof, or any other types of harassment

Nornickel expects its suppliers to comply with the sustainable development principles in addition to a responsible approach to human rights. The Company’s requirements are laid down in its Supplier Code of Conduct and form part of agreements with suppliers, including:

  • ban on forced or child labour or discrimination;
  • safe working conditions;
  • freedom of association and collective bargaining.

The Company closely cooperates with suppliers to raise their awareness and willingness to due diligence. Nornickel provides responsible supply chain training and advice along with information materials.

UNGPs RF A2.3

Suppliers were also notified of the opportunity to report to Nornickel’s Corporate Trust Line which is the Company’s principal grievance mechanism (the Remedies and Grievance Mechanisms section).