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    We want to be best in the world

    Our vision sets a challenge. We say that we will develop the world’s most sustainable iron ore. This demands that we constantly ensure that the decisions we make take into account the three perspectives of sustainability: social sustainability, ecological sustainability and economic sustainability.

    Sustainability is often reduced to a purely environmental perspective in the media debate, which is why we feel it is important to stress a holistic view of the concept of sustainability. We think long-term and work proactively for the sustainable development of the company, the business community in the region, nature, and the local community.

    Our sustainability work is based on how we can contribute to the fulfillment of UN:s global goals for sustainability in Agenda 2030. It is also based upon our own norms and values and of course, any laws and rules that apply to our business.

    Kaunis Iron has also decided to support EU:s principles for sustainable raw materials.

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    Read more about our current certificates and our sustainability policy

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    Ecological sustainability

    Our environmental work is based on constant work to improve, with annual investments of millions of kronor to successively reduce the risks of negative environmental impact.

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    Social sustainability

    We want to be a driving force for local business and reinvest where we can when buying services and goods.

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    Economic sustainability

    We shall not be driven by short-term interests to optimise profits, but will work to lay the foundations in a long-term perspective for a functional mining industry in Pajala for future generations.