Сarbon neutrality
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Our sales policy is focused on establishing long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships. We guarantee transparent and fair terms of access to rough diamonds for all customers.
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We fully control the journey of the diamond, from the mine to the cutting factory, and guarantee the natural origin of our diamonds. ALROSA diamonds are always natural with unmatched cutting quality.
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ALROSA DIAMONDS

carbon-

neutral

Their production absorbs more CO₂ than it releases into the atmosphere

THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING QUICKLY AND SERIOUSLY

To avoid catastrophic consequences for the Earth's biosphere, according to international experts, it is necessary to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. This goal is set by the 2015 Paris Agreement.
To achieve this, carbon dioxide emissions must be reduced by 45% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, and reach zero by 2050. Otherwise, we face extreme weather events, permafrost thawing, ocean acidification, and the collapse of entire ecosystems.

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25 times increase in greenhouse gas concentration over the past 100 years

If current rates continue, the consequences could become irreversible by the second half of the 21st century.

Today, not only what is produced matters, but also how

Responsible companies strive to reduce their carbon footprint, and consumers increasingly want to understand the real climate impact of the goods they buy.

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Where do diamonds come from?

Natural diamonds are mined from diamond-bearing bedrock — kimberlite

Kimberlite is an igneous rock that formed billions of years ago deep underground and brought diamonds to the surface during ancient eruptions.

But kimberlite is interesting not only
as a source of diamonds.

Kimberlite can naturally absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere through a process called carbonation

This is not a hypothesis or a model. It has been proven by three years of research conducted by ALROSA specialists together with scientists from Moscow State University.

Direct measurements were taken at ALROSA's actual deposits in Yakutia and the Arkhangelsk region, which confirmed this effect.

This process — has no reverse effect

The absorbed CO₂ does not return to the atmosphere — it remains locked in the stone forever.

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The more kimberlite is mined from the ground, the greater the volume of carbonation

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The greater the carbonation, the cleaner the atmosphere will be

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The cleaner the atmosphere, the better for the climate, because the climate accumulates changes

DIAMOND MINING ENHANCES CARBONATION

In nature, carbonation occurs slowly, but diamond mining accelerates the processes: when kimberlite is extracted from the ground and finely crushed during diamond recovery using water, it actively interacts with air and water.

As a result, the natural process of CO₂ absorption rapidly accelerates.
Essentially, diamond mining activates and enhances a natural mechanism that existed long before humans.

In nature

Kimberlite is locked deep underground

When extracted from the ground

Chemical reactions of kimberlite with air are activated

During diamond mining

Kimberlite is crushed during processing, increasing the contact area with air

Using water during crushing and storage of kimberlite rock
accelerates the reaction with air

THE SCALE OF THE EFFECT — IN CLEAR NUMBERS

During ALROSA's diamond mining process, approximately
≈ 1 000 000 tons of CO₂ equivalent are absorbed annually

This is more than all greenhouse gas emissions associated with the company's diamond mining during the same period.

Nature

1 000 000 tons of CO₂

Annual CO₂ absorption during ALROSA's diamond mining is comparable to the annual CO₂ absorption of forests covering ~400 000 hectares

Mountains

A full dump truck of kimberlite absorbs 6 tons of CO₂

130 tons of kimberlite ore in the body of a mining dump truck absorb up to 6 tons of CO₂ — more than an average passenger car emits over many years of operation

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The balance is not zero — it is positive

The effect is confirmed not by "theoretical" calculations, but by measurements at ALROSA's industrial facilities

CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUTURE FROM THE INDUSTRY LEADER

ALROSA accounts for more than 30% of global diamond mining

This means that at least one in three natural diamonds in the world is already carbon-neutral today.

ALROSA BECAME THE FIRST MINING COMPANY IN THE WORLD TO

Scientifically prove the carbon neutrality
of its products

Undergo independent international verification

Achieve carbon neutrality without purchasing
carbon credits

The company is establishing a new industry standard and changing the perception of what mining can be in the 21st century.

ALROSA became the first mining company in the world whose product — natural diamonds — is officially recognized as carbon-neutral. International verification confirmed that during the diamond mining process, CO₂ absorption exceeds all greenhouse gas emissions.

Achieving carbon neutrality in production inspired ALROSA to launch Russia's first CCS-CDR project aimed at increasing the intensity of CO₂ absorption.

CCS – Carbon Capture and Storage
CDR - Carbon Dioxide Removal

Scientists conducting measurements at ALROSA's Mirny-Nyurba Mining and Processing Division noticed that when two diamond-bearing rocks — primary kimberlite and alluvial sands — are mixed, carbon dioxide absorption stops. When the primary rock is separated from the sands, it resumes CO₂ absorption.
This means that by modernizing its technology, ALROSA can increase the volume of carbonation.

When the project reaches full capacity, the annual absorption volume could reach up to 26,000 tons of CO₂.
That's 26,000 carbon credits obtained from the CCS-CDR project. They have a high value.
The proceeds from the CCS-CDR project will be used to enhance ALROSA's carbon neutrality and for environmental programs.

CAN LUXURY ITEMS BE HARMLESS TO THE CLIMATE?

It is common to think that luxury — is excessive consumption and an environmental compromise.
The story of ALROSA's natural diamonds shows that this is not always the case

In rare cases, nature and technology converge in such a way that the result is not damage, but a contribution. Natural diamonds are not only a symbol of value and beauty but also an example of how even luxury items can align with the principles of a sustainable future.

EXPERT COMMENTS

Pavel Marinychev

CEO of ALROSA

« We are confident that this achievement opens a new chapter in the history of natural diamonds and brilliant diamonds and makes us look at these rarest and most amazing precious stones on earth in a new way. All this is part of ALROSA's big strategy for sustainable development. »
Lin Qiang

President of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange

« I see great potential in this discovery for the global diamond and jewelry industry: it is important that other companies also strive to achieve carbon neutrality. »
Kirit Bansali

Chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India

« The news about the carbon neutrality of diamonds is a significant event for the industry. It combines the cultural value of natural diamonds with growing expectations for sustainability, giving jewelry a new level of relevance. »
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