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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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