"Rusal completed its annual supplier assessment

"Rusal" has completed the annual evaluation of suppliers and the best suppliers in the "Quality and ESG" category have been identified, the company's press service said.

This year, Rusal conducted a pilot evaluation of suppliers using the information and analytical system "Supplier's Personal Cabinet" developed in 2023. The winners were small and medium-sized segment companies - suppliers of raw materials and supplies.

"Responsible supply chains play an important role in ensuring sustainable development and minimizing negative environmental impact. Engaging SMEs in this process helps to diversify supply, increase innovation and create new jobs. SMEs are often flexible and adaptable, enabling them to respond more quickly to changes in consumer demand and preferences. "Rusal, as a leader in sustainable development, actively engages small businesses in the agenda, offers access to the knowledge and technology base, and allows them to adapt to modern sustainability requirements," said Elena Myakotnikova, Rusal's sustainability director.

The creation of sustainable supply chains for raw materials, goods and services is one of twelve business transformation projects within the framework of Rusal's sustainable development strategy for the period until 2035. The project provides for the creation of an information and analytical system "Supplier's Personal Cabinet" and the introduction of mandatory ESG-accreditation of all suppliers of raw materials, goods and services by 2035, as well as the organization of training on ESG requirements for specialists of commercial services and representatives of suppliers. Next year, the Company plans to continue working on improving ESG-accreditation of suppliers, taking into account external methodologies and ESG-assessment tools.