MMK Group adopted a new Environmental Policy

This is the fifth edition of the fundamental environmental document, which defines the basic principles and goals of the company's activities in the field of environmental protection. The new version of the Environmental Policy was adopted with the aim of improving the environmental management system and integrating environmental management processes in the PJSC MMK Group in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001: 2015. As in the previous version of the Environmental Policy, the new edition proclaims that PJSC MMK carries out its production activities with an understanding of responsibility for the impact on the environment and strives for the environmentally oriented development of its production potential. At the same time, the priority of the company's development strategy is the formation of a comfortable and favorable environment for human life and health in the locations of the company's assets. The company declares adherence to such principles as compliance with the best practices in the field of sustainable development; leadership in the implementation of the best available technologies; environmental safety at all stages of the life cycle of metal products. The new version of the Environmental Policy sets out the following goals of the company in the field of environmental protection: • Eliminate excess air pollution. • Achieve specific environmental impact indicators that meet the best global practices in the industry. • Rational use energy, raw materials and water resources • Increase the share of recycled production waste and their environmentally safe disposal • Counteract climate change and reduce biodiversity, restore disturbed lands PJSC MMK undertakes to comply with the requirements of Russian environmental legislation and the international standard ISO 14001; constantly improve the environmental management system; apply the best available technologies taking into account the preservation of specially protected natural areas in the implementation of investment projects. In addition, the company's obligations include the development of a system of responsible water consumption and water resources management; managing the risks and opportunities associated with environmental impacts and climate change; reducing the carbon footprint of products and maximizing the utilization of secondary energy resources. In addition, PJSC MMK plans to implement measures aimed at preserving biodiversity, natural landscapes, and aquatic ecosystems; use raw materials, materials, equipment and services of environmentally responsible suppliers; monitor compliance with environmental requirements for organizations performing work at PJSC MMK's facilities; provide information on the environmental impact and interact with stakeholders on environmental safety issues. The Environmental Policy of PJSC MMK Group emphasizes that success in achieving the set goals is ensured by the involvement of each employee of the company in environmental protection and environmental safety. information and public relations of PJSC MMK