About Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel) company
                     Norilsk Nickel – a Company that Plays a
Huge Role in the Regions of its Operations
Norilsk Nickel, which is also known as Nornickel, is the largest mining and
metal  company,  which is  the number  one  nickel  and palladium producer.  It  is
popular not only in Russia but also all over the world due to its projects devoted to
environmental  protection  and  its  contribution  to  minimizing  the  environmental
impact of industrial production to nature.
Norilsk Nickel company plays a huge role in the regions of its operations as
it takes part not only in industrial production providing the majority of working
places in Norilsk but also pays attention to regions’ ecology implementing various
projects devoted to environmental preservation. This article will overview the main
activities  of  Nornickel  and  show  how  the  regions  have  changed  due  to  the
measures taken by the company.
Nornickel – Company’s Projects and Main Goals
As  it  was  mentioned  before,  Norilsk  Nickel  actively  takes  part  in  the
development of the regions. The company is involved in various:
·        social,
·        cultural,
·        charitable,
·        and environmental projects
that change the lives of people for the better. Nornickel also provides financial
support  for  different  programs  showing  that  the  company  pays  attention  to
different groups of population and helps those who are in need.
Norilsk Nickel company sets the goal to develop various spheres of life in
order to make the living conditions in the regions of its operations comfortable and
attractive. Let us have a closer look at the company’s projects:
·        the main priority is given to environmental programs as the company
understands  the  importance  of  environmentalism.  Nornickel
modernizes  existent  facilities,  uses  new  technologies  that  allow
eliminating the risks of environmental contamination. The company
takes  measures  in  various  spheres  –  from  the  protection  of  water
bodies to increasing the level of biodiversity. More and more projects
are drafted and implemented annually and the data shows that they
lead to significant changes in the field of environmental preservation
·        development of cultural and social life is also important for Norilsk
Nickel. The company does its utmost in order to improve the quality
of life of its employees and the members of their families. It develops
social  infrastructure,  provides  attractive  working  conditions,  and
promotes public initiatives
·        in addition, Norilsk Nickel company notes that it is impossible to
underestimate  the  importance  of  the  sports  sphere.  That  is  why
Nornickel tries its best in order to improve the sphere in the regions of
its  operations.  The  company  organizes  various  sports  competitions
and events builds new sports grounds and uses all possible means in
order to develop a passion for the sport
People note that Norilsk Nickel plays a huge role in the development of the
regions.  It  is  mentioned that  living conditions in  the regions of  the company’s
operations have changed for the better.
Norilsk Nickel – Company that Changes Lives
It is impossible to underestimate the contribution of Nornickel to the lives of
people. With all the measures that have already been taken by the company, the
situation in the regions of its operations has changed dramatically, and specifically:
·        the level of pollution has significantly decreased
·       the living conditions have become more comfortable and attractive
·        the regions have changed as various modifications in infrastructure
and facilities have occurred
·        life expectancy level has increased
Moreover, as soon as the regions became more attractive, more and more
people want to visit them or even move there as working and living conditions are
appealing.
Of  course,  it  is  worth  noting  Norilsk  Nickel's  support  to  its  employees  and
residents  of  Norilsk  during the  COVID-19 pandemic.  The  company adopted  2
packages of measures (in March and July) and spent a total of $ 300 million in
order to prevent a massive spread of the virus in the region.
Overall,  Norilsk Nickel company shows that such a huge industrial giant
may be useful to society. Nornickel pays attention not only to the development and
improvement of the company but also to those who work there and live in the
regions  of  its  operations.  Norilsk  Nickel  keeps  taking  part  in  various  social,
charitable, volunteer, and environmental projects and sets more goals devoted to
the development of the regions.