Russia: MMK’s environmental and energy efficiency projects recognized by UNIDO award

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) was awarded a certificate by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) for its contribution to sustainable development and environmental initiatives in the Chelyabinsk region, as well as for the successful implementation of its “Energy Management of Industrial Enterprises” program. UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations,…

Ukraine: President promises to reduce electricity tariffs for industrial companies

“We were assured that till October 1 industrial companies would have electricity tariffs reduced by 15-20%”, said Oleg Ayko, Head of raw materials purchasing department of procurement administration, ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih, who attended a meeting at the Office of the President of Ukraine on the current situation in the electricity market after introduction of a…