Environmental policy

KGHM’S operations pay special attention to caring about the natural environment. 

The environmental policy of KGHM reflects the company's concern for the natural environments in which it operates. KGHM undertakes a number of actions to minimise its impact on the natural environment.

Based on continual improvement under the PN-EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, the Company’s senior management is committed to the following:

  • the continuous prevention and restriction of the Company’s environmental and climate impact by improving and developing our technological processes, modernising and replacing equipment and preventing pollution and breakdowns,
  • the rational utilisation of our environmental resources, such as land, water and forests,
  • the rational management of our natural resources,
  • restricting the amount of waste generated and the continuous development of waste management methods,
  • restricting emissions to the air, water and soil,
  • restricting greenhouse gas emissions, while taking into account critical economic aspects,
  • restoring terrain adversely impacted by our activities,
  • the prudent application of new solutions and innovations, taking into account during their design and implementation their environmental and climate impact,
  • meeting the adopted and justified expectations of our stakeholders,
  • adherance to legal requirements and respect for ethical principles,
  • the active support of efforts to ensure biological diversity and, if that is not possible, to undertake appropriate compensatory actions,
  • the responsible management of land and green terrain,
  • open and honest dialogue with and respect for local communities and indigenous peoples as well as appropriate governmental authorities, aimed at strengthening protection of the environment and climate,
  • the responsible management of chemicals,
  • raising the professional qualifications and awareness of employees with respect to protection of the environment and climate,
  • shaping the attitudes of employees, contractors, customers and local communities to be more ecologically conscientious.

Protection of the natural environment and minimising the impact of the company's operations is a priority for KGHM. Thanks to its comprehensive environmental policy, KGHM sets the highest environmental standards. 

The environmental policy (PDF)