OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel published its second Social Report based on international reporting standards.

This Social Report reflects the Company’s performance in 2005. An independent social audit team of PricewaterhouseCoopers international company audited the Report.

Deputy General Director of OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel Olga Golodets says the report, which is based on strict international standards, is another obligate step in the course of implementing the corporate strategy for sustainable development taking into account stakeholder interests. The strategy is in line with the corporate Social and Economic Development Guidelines to 2015.

The first 2003 – 2004 Report of the Company was published in 2005 and named the Best Social Report in December 2005 within Expert RA’s Annual Reporting Contest held every year.

International Organization of Employers (IOE) certified the second 2005 Report and participants of the seminar held in June 2006 in Geneva within the 5th Session of the International Labor Organization (ILO) appreciated this Report as well.

Source: the official web-site of MMC Norilsk Nickel.