2.2. Approach to assessing the sustainability practices of suppliers of goods, works, and services

In 2023, the Company expanded the scope of suppliers subject to assessment for compliance with the Code requirements (the “assessment”) by including, in addition to mineral suppliers, suppliers of goods, works, and services. Nornickel conducts the assessment using the Supplier Self‑Assessment Questionnaire (the “Questionnaire”).

Approach to assessing the sustainability practices of suppliers of goods, works, and services
The Questionnaire serves as an important tool for building suppliers’ capacity in sustainable development and fostering open dialogue. Along with assessing the maturity of suppliers’ practices, it also promotes the sustainability agenda among suppliers by providing recommendations for further improvement.
The assessment system was rolled out in phases:
1. 2023 – pilot assessment:
  • a pilot survey of a supplier sample The largest external suppliers of the Group’s Russian assets in terms of payment amounts in 2022. was conducted;
  • feedback was analysed and the assessment methodology was initially refined.
2024 – expansion of the assessment coverage:
  • the supplier sample size more than doubled In 2023, the survey covered 14% of the Group’s total procurement volume; in 2024, more than 35%. ;
  • the wording of the Questionnaire was updated to better align with the Code requirements and reflect stakeholder demands customers, regulatory requirements, ESG ratings);
  • additional questions were included in the Questionnaire to account for the industry‑specific context of suppliers;
  • questions were expanded to verify not only the availability of regulatory documents but also their practical implementation.