Environmental and economic efficiency of the implementation of production modernization programs

¹ Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Volokolamskoe shosse, 4, Moscow, 125993, Russian Federation
² National University of Oil and Gas «Gubkin University», Leninsky Prospekt, 65, bldg. 1, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation

^* Corresponding author: mai503@yandex.ru

Abstract

In the context of increasing environmental pollution, enterprises must be aware of their responsibility to society and conduct effective environmental activities in order to protect ecosystems and public health. Metallurgical enterprises occupy an important place in the country’s economy, creating the necessary basis for the development of production. But the technological processes of mining and processing of ore minerals have a significant negative impact on the environment. The paper gives a systematic assessment of the impact of mining and metallurgical enterprises on the environment, considers the impact of copper-nickel production on the atmosphere. Possible environmental initiatives of the industry enterprises are considered using the example of MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC. The calculation of the prevented damage to the environment, expected as a result of the implementation of environmental initiatives, was carried out. Efficient work of mining and metallurgical enterprises in the field of environmental protection will provide a significant economic effect at the enterprises and the state level.