Uralkali recognises its responsibility to maintain the availability and quality of water resources in its region of operation. The Company is committed to minimising negative impact on water bodies.
Uralkali’s activities do not have a significant negative impact on the volume and water content of water bodies from which it withdraws water, or of nearby water bodies that are significant for other water users (River Kama).
Main areas of the Company’s impact on water bodies:
Water Consumption for Production Needs
Wastewater Disposal
Uralkali works in both areas to reduce its impact on water bodies. The Company regularly measures water intake and water consumption in accordance with the environmental legislation of the Russian Federation.
Uralkali also makes extensive use of reverse and recirculating water systems, which helps reduce the need for water intake. The volume of water used in our reverse and recirculating water systems is ten times higher than the volume of water consumption, and this figure is growing every year.
In 2021, Uralkali ran a joint water shortage study with the Perm State National Research University to assess current water availability within the Company’s area of operations. Also, water sufficiency projections were made for 2025 and 2030 based on historical meteorological data and lowest flow assumptions. A data review showed that the minimum amount of water in surface water bodies had been on a slight rise from 1950 to 2020, which implies that the trend is likely to continue on the assumption of the growing atmospheric circulation and precipitation. A conclusion was thus made that no shortage of natural water resources was expected.
As for anthropogenic water shortage, the research included an analysis of historical availability of water for local residents and of Uralkali’s water consumption. The analysis showed that even in dry years, sufficiency of water for local communities was several times above the per capita threshold as per UN’s guidance, and that the Company’s consumption rate was extremely low. Therefore, Uralkali’s operations do not and will not contribute to water shortage.
The area of the Company’s operations are currently classified as a territory with moderate water availability and is supplied with water to a sufficient degree. According to the calculations made as part of the study, even very dry years will not create a shortage of water in this area.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBLIITY POLICY OF OJSC "URALKALI"
OJSC "Uralkali" (OJSC "Uralkali", Company,) is one of the world’s leading potash producers. Our aim is to produce potash fertilizers to satisfy the worldwide demand for the high-quality food; we develop potash deposits in an efficient and responsible manner in order to ensure continuous development of the Company.
We follow the principles of social responsibility and we know how important it is to respect the interests of all our stakeholders (employees, partners, investors, shareholders, government authorities, public organizations, the media and the residents of the regions of Uralkali’s corporate presence). We know that, as a large industrial company, we are expected to be reliable, open and stable. We aspire to fully meet these expectations in full by consistently implementing the strategy of sustainable development.
Planning our work for years ahead, we care about the well-being of the future generations and honor the obligations that we have undertaken voluntarily:
Securing the well-being and personal development of our employees;
Taking into account the unique social features of the regions where we work both when solving current problems and when making decisions regarding the Company’s new projects;
Taking all necessary actions in order to reduce the negative impact on the safety, health and living conditions of our employees, partners and residents of the territories of Uralkali’s corporate presence;
Maintaining an open dialogue with all the Company’s stakeholders, regularly informing all interested parties of the situation in the Company and the status of the actions taken in order to reduce and eliminate environmental and social risks;
Taking into account the opinions of the stakeholders when making decisions in the sphere of industrial, environmental and social safety when realizing current and future projects.
Our social policy serves as a guide for each employee of OJSC "Uralkali" and it is reflected in all our programs and plans. We understand how important it is to fulfill our obligations in a full and timely way and we are committed to finding a balance between the interests of the Company, its employees and other stakeholders. We believe that this balance is the only true foundation for the harmonious growth and development of OJSC "Uralkali" and society as a whole.
ПОЛИТИКА В ОБЛАСТИ ОХРАНЫ ТРУДА И ЗДОРОВЬЯ, ПРОМЫШЛЕННОЙ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ И ОХРАНЫ ОКРУЖАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ
ПАО «Уралкалий» стремится к лидерству во всех сферах своей деятельности.
Охрана труда и здоровья, промышленная безопасность и охрана окружающей среды являются для нас ключевыми приоритетами и должны составлять основу всех наших действий и решений, к какому бы направлению работы компании они ни относились.
Мы понимаем, что никакие достижения, никакая экономическая выгода не могут оправдать гибель людей, вред их здоровью и ущерб, нанесённый экологии планеты. Любой человек, работающий в ПАО «Уралкалий», вправе рассчитывать на благоприятные условия труда. В то же время Компания ожидает от каждого сотрудника неукоснительного соблюдения правил техники безопасности, ответственного отношения к собственной жизни и здоровью, а также к жизни и здоровью коллег. Только поддерживая взаимное ответственное отношение к вопросам охраны труда, промышленной безопасности и охраны окружающей среды, мы сможем вывести наш бизнес на более высокий уровень развития.
Наши цели предельно ясны:
отсутствие несчастных случаев;
отсутствие аварий на производстве;
снижение негативного воздействия на окружающую среду.
Для достижения этих целей и для того, чтобы максимально соответствовать законодательным требованиям, мы должны организовать систему управления в области охраны труда, промышленной безопасности и охраны окружающей среды согласно разработанным стандартам.
Благодаря эффективному управлению и постоянному повышению культуры труда и безопасности в Компании, мы достигнем значительных результатов в деле предотвращения неблагоприятных ситуаций, связанных с охраной труда, промышленной безопасностью и охраной окружающей среды, и/или минимизации их последствий.
Мы твердо верим, что успешное решение этих задач обеспечит условия для устойчивого развития ПАО «Уралкалий».
Loading and unloading operations when people are in the danger zone are prohibited.
Work at heights without wearing a safety harness is prohibited.
Smoking in mines is prohibited.
It is forbidden to carry out repairs and maintenance of conveyors without disconnecting from energy sources, use of conveyors for transfer of people and goods, crossing (either above or under) operating conveyors by employees are not allowed.
Work in electrical installations under voltage is prohibited.
Working in underground mines with unsecured and/or unassembled roofing is prohibited.
It is forbidden to perform work and stay in the bottomhole zone during the operation of the mining machine.
It is forbidden to carry out welding and flame work in underground mines and mine buildings without the necessary safety measures preventing fire.
No electronic or other devices for the consumption of nicotine-containing products may be carried into or used in the mine.
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