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Responsible and sustainable development
KGHM for years has conducted its activities with a respect for the principles
of sustainable development, combining production needs with a responsible
approach to the environment and local communities. One of the pillars of the
policy of KGHM is a commitment to dialogue and neighbourly relations.
The Company has been active in the Copper Basin, engaging in cooperation with
local governments to develop the region and the well-being of its inhabitants.
Nearly 1300 KGHM volunteers engaged in 2025 in 190 actions, devoting towards
this end more than 5000 hours. The KGHM Group also signed key agreements with
First Nations with respect to the Victoria project in Canada.
The energy transformation and diversification of energy sources remain
a key direction of the Company’s actions, while their speed of advancement
depends on the situation on the energy market, the availability of stable and
cost-effective technology, and on preferential financing sources. A part of these
actions are projects related to the circular economy concept. The Legnica Copper
Smelter and Refinery is preparing to transform itself into a modern recycling
facility, while the planned construction of the Scrap Turnover Plant and the
implementation of permanent starter sheet technology to produce cathodes will
enhance operational efficiency and will strengthen the security of supply of charge
materials in the long term. At the same time, KGHM is developing projects
to strengthen environmental safety, including as regards water management and
hydrotechnical infrastructure.
In this demanding environment, the KGHM Group maintained its position as one
of the largest producers of copper and silver in the world. The Company’s
advantage remains high quality and responsible production attested to by the
Copper Mark certificates. The carbon footprint of KGHM’s main products is lower
than the average of global indicators, which additionally strengthens our
competitiveness in relations with our customers and business partners.
The highest operating standards, transparency and dialogue build value,
as demonstrated by the presence of KGHM in prestigious, global industry lists,
including amongst the highest-rated mining companies in the world.
I wish to sincerely thank all of the KGHM Group’s Stakeholders who actively
participate in dialogue and support us in development. I wish to extend particular
thanks to our Employees – for their daily efforts, professionalism and
responsibility. It is precisely thanks to the competence and cooperation of the
entire Team that we are one of the key pillars of the Polish and European