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Aurubis AG: Aurubis Bulgaria receives Copper Mark distinction 
2021-04-26 / 11:30 
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Aurubis Bulgaria receives Copper Mark distinction 
- First Aurubis site to be certified with the quality seal 
- Additional smelter sites will follow 
- New quality seal for the copper sector verifies responsible copper production based on 32 internationally recognized 
sustainability criteria 
Hamburg/Pirdop, April 26, 2021 - The Bulgarian site is the first Aurubis primary smelter to successfully complete the 
Copper Mark certification process and now bears the quality seal. The certification verifies that Aurubis Bulgaria 
produces copper sustainably. 
"The Copper Mark fully aligns with our Sustainability Strategy," said Roland Harings, Aurubis AG Chief Executive 
Officer. "As a result, in 2020 we made the decision to take part in this new industry standard. We're pleased that 
Aurubis Bulgaria has now successfully completed the extensive auditing process. Our goal is for all Aurubis smelters to 
receive the Copper Mark, so our sites in Hamburg and Lünen will be the next to start the audit process." 
The Copper Mark requires participants to fulfill 32 internationally recognized sustainability criteria, which are 
assessed independently of each other. These include environmental protection, occupational health and safety, 
compliance, and human rights, to name a few examples. The Copper Mark therefore looks at a company's responsible 
business activities as a whole. 
"For us, the certification means making responsibility visible at multiple levels," explained Tim Kurth, Plant Manager 
and Managing Director of Aurubis Bulgaria. "The Copper Mark confirms the strengths we already have on the one hand and 
supports us in improving in other areas with a continuous process on the other. This aligns outstandingly with the 
sustainability approach that Aurubis puts into practice. With the seal, we verify our aspiration of fulfilling an 
internationally recognized benchmark. We would like to lead by example and encourage other companies in the industry to 
join the Copper Mark as well." 
The multi-stage certification process took place within 12 months. The plant's initial self-assessment regarding all of 
the criteria was followed by an external audit process carried out by an independent auditor. Aurubis Bulgaria's 
existing certifications in accordance with ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and 
safety) made a contribution in this regard. 
"We congratulate Aurubis Bulgaria for their commitment to responsible copper production practices and their achievement 
of the Copper Mark," said Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director of the Copper Mark. "We look forward to continued 
cooperation with Aurubis AG and its other sites as active participants in the Copper Mark organization and assurance 
framework." 
The Copper Mark 
The Copper Mark is the new quality seal for sustainability in the copper sector. Since March 30, 2020, mines and 
smelters have been able to have their sustainability performance audited and verified by third parties on a voluntary 
basis. As of now, 17 companies have joined the Copper Mark. Aurubis Bulgaria is the fourth smelter to receive the seal. 
At a later stage, processors along the entire value chain will be included. The 32 sustainability criteria of the Risk 
Readiness Assessment of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) apply to the Copper Mark, which cover topics such as 
compliance, child labor, environmental protection, and occupational safety. The Copper Mark is also oriented to the 
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the framework of the United Nations. For the criterion of responsible copper, 
lead, nickel, and zinc sourcing, the Copper Mark has furthermore developed a due diligence standard that is also 
expected to be an important instrument for the LME, one of the world's most important metal exchanges, starting in 
2022. 
Further information about the Copper Mark at www.coppermark.org 
 
Aurubis - Metals for Progress 
Aurubis AG is a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. The 
company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the 
highest quality. Aurubis produces more than 1 million tons of copper cathodes annually, and from them a variety of 
products such as wire rod, continuous cast shapes, profiles, and flat rolled products made of copper and copper alloys. 
Aurubis produces a number of other metals as well, including precious metals, selenium, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc. 
The portfolio also includes additional products such as sulfuric acid and iron silicate. 
Sustainability is a fundamental part of the Aurubis strategy. "Aurubis responsibly transforms raw materials into value" 
- following this maxim, the company integrates sustainable conduct and business activities into the corporate culture. 
This involves a careful approach to natural resources, responsible social and ecological conduct in everyday business, 
and sensible, healthy growth. 
Aurubis has about 7,200 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive service and distribution 
system in Europe, Asia, and North America. 
Aurubis shares are part of the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange and are listed in the MDAX and the 
Global Challenges Index (GCX). 
Further information at www.aurubis.com 
 
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Language:     English 
Company:      Aurubis AG 
              Hovestrasse 50 
              20539 Hamburg 
              Germany 
Phone:        +49 (0)40 / 78 83 - 31 78 
Fax:          +49 (0)40 / 78 83 - 31 30 
E-mail:       a.seidler@aurubis.com 
Internet:     www.aurubis.com 
ISIN:         DE0006766504 
WKN:          676650 
Indices:      MDAX 
Listed:       Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Hamburg; Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, 
              Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange 
EQS News ID:  1188187 
 
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