The Sustainable Development Goals have been developed by the United Nations (UN SDGs) to promote the welfare of all people and protect the planet from the adverse impact of human activities. The 17 goals reflect the key areas of sustainable development: economic and social development and environmental protection.


Uralkali supports the Sustainable Development Goals. Whilst Uralkali recognises the importance of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the Company has identified 7 priority SDGs where its activities can offer the greatest contribution. The most significant of these is SDG 2: Zero Hunger.

Our Priorities:

UN SDG 2: ZERO HUNGER

Goal 2 Zero Hunger is the most significant for Uralkali. The Company produces a large share of the world’s potassium chloride.

Potassium is an essential element for the development of living organisms. As one of the industry leaders, Uralkali is able to contribute to global food security, helping improve crop productivity and eliminate hunger. The Company’s products are consumed in more than 60 countries around the world.

Uralkali also carries out research and education activities. The Company educates farmers on the benefits of applying potash fertilisers in agriculture. In addition, Uralkali has developed an interactive potash encyclopedia.

UN SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Uralkali’s contribution:

  • A programme to develop medicine in the region of operation; support for medical institutions and recruitment of qualified personnel
  • Health-resort treatment for Company employees, health improvement programmes for their children
  • Medical check-ups for employees working in hazardous conditions
  • Employees are offered partial reimbursement for sporting activities
Healthcare

UN SDG 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Uralkali’s contribution:

  • Uralkali pays decent salaries and offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry as well as relocation packages for employees arriving from other regions
  • The Company supports the professional development of employees, offering study programmes at its Corporate University
  • Uralkali partners with regional higher educational institutions
Employee development

UN SDG 9: INDUSTRIALISATION, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Uralkali’s contribution:

  • Uralkali improves public spaces in the regions where it operates
  • Global IT-support technologies for production activities
  • Mining and Geological Information System introduced at the Verkhnekamskoye deposit
  • The Company cooperates with JSC ’VNII Galurgii’ in its research activities
Social Investments

UN SDG 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Uralkali’s contribution:

  • The Company reduces waste by processing waste into products, maximising the extraction of whole ore body and utilising waste for internal needs
Waste

UN SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION

Uralkali’s contribution:

  • The Company runs initiatives to improve energy efficiency, and closely monitors and controls emissions of greenhouse gases
  • By 2022, Uralkali plans to reduce energy consumption by 10% compared to 2017
Climate change and energy management

UN SDG 2: ZERO HUNGER

Goal 2 Zero Hunger is the most significant for Uralkali. The Company produces a large share of the world’s potassium chloride.

Potassium is an essential element for the development of living organisms. As one of the industry leaders, Uralkali is able to contribute to global food security, helping improve crop productivity and eliminate hunger. The Company’s products are consumed in more than 60 countries around the world.

Uralkali also carries out research and education activities. The Company educates farmers on the benefits of applying potash fertilisers in agriculture. In addition, Uralkali has developed an interactive potash encyclopedia.

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».


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Cardinal rules

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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