NLMK Group, a global steel company, was named among the Top 3 companies in the Environmental Transparency Rating of Mining and Metals Companies according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Russia. The company went up by four places compared to 2020.

The WWF rating is one of the main environmental responsibility ratings in Russia. Its methodology is based on the assessment of the companies’ environmental management practices and completeness of disclosure.

NLMK Group integrates matters of sustainable development into its long-term strategy. The Company’s achievements are reflected in its top positions in corresponding ratings. In 2021, Sustainalytics upgraded NLMK’s sustainability rating: NLMK is currently among Top 10 out of the 140 steel companies analysed by the agency. In the Forbes Best Employer Ranking, NLMK was awarded a top rating in the Ecology section. In 2021, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) recognized NLMK Group as a Sustainability Champion.

About NLMK Group

NLMK Group is the largest steelmaker in Russia and one of the most efficient in the world.

NLMK Group’s steel products are used in various industries, from construction and machine building to the manufacturing of power-generation equipment and offshore wind turbines.

NLMK operates production facilities in Russia, Europe and the United States. The Company’s steel production capacity exceeds 17 million tonnes per year.

NLMK has a highly competitive cash cost among global manufacturers and one of the highest profitability levels in the industry. The Company has investment grade credit ratings from S&P, Moody’s, Fitch, and Expert RA.

NLMK’s ordinary shares with a 20.7% free-float are traded on the Moscow Stock Exchange (ticker "NLMK") and its global depositary shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (ticker "NLMK:LI"). The share capital of the Company is divided into 5,993,227,240 shares with a par value of RUB1. For more details on NLMK shareholder capital, please follow the link.

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