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Sustainability · ESG

Sustainability and ESG

Environmental and social impact management across the Elemental Group.

01 · Strategic approach

Environmental and social impact management

The Elemental Group has strategically defined business development directions that support sustainable development. The ESG strategy identifies key areas in which actions are taken to best manage environmental and social impact.

The Group actively participates in global actions aimed at implementing a circular economy. We recover critical raw materials essential for the low-emission transformation and large-scale implementation of renewable energy, e-mobility, and further digitalization. We operate based on the principle of responsible development.

Our mission

To produce green metals that enable sustainable development of the economy and ensure raw material security, while minimizing the impact on the planet.

02 · Impact on the environment

Mining vs. recycling — a fundamental difference

The solution to limited metal resources — especially given the negative impact of traditional mining on the natural environment — is urban mining. The Group recovers raw materials from waste generated in urban areas, following the principles of the waste management hierarchy.

Primary PGM extraction

Traditional mining

  • EmissionsHigh — due to the low concentration of PGMs in primary ore (26 g/t) and significant production losses.
  • Energy intensityHigh — mining, milling, and smelting of low-grade ore is deeply energy-hungry.
  • Landscape impactHigh — degradation of terrain, surface water reservoirs, hydrogeology, and air quality.
PGM Recycling

Urban mining · what we do

  • EmissionsModerate — much higher PGM concentration in spent catalysts (100–7,200 g/t) means lower per-gram emissions.
  • Energy intensityModerate — recovery from concentrated feedstock cuts the energy per unit of output.
  • Landscape impactModerate — no new terrain use; existing industrial infrastructure is reused.

03 · Social impact

A just transition — with people at the core

The Group recognizes that the ongoing transition from a high-emission to a low-emission economy requires support for a just transition — one that respects the rights of employees, local communities, and other members of society.

Safety

Open and safe work environment

Occupational health and safety programs across all Group sites — from processing floors to trading offices.

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities and development

Investment in training, professional development, and equal access to career paths across the Group.

Human rights

Commitment to protecting rights

Adherence to international human-rights frameworks and internal policies protecting employees, contractors, and stakeholders.

Ethical partnerships

Cooperation with ethical partners

Supplier due diligence, KYC, and code-of-conduct requirements across the extended supply chain.

Local communities

Support for local communities

Community-development initiatives near operational sites, focused on education, environment, and social welfare.

Sports sponsorship

Sports sponsorship

Partnerships with athletes and sports organizations that share the Group’s values of endurance, discipline, and fair play.

For the full ESG framework — including annual ESG reports, methodology, and detailed environmental & social KPIs — see the Elemental Group publication set.

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