NMNTI Sustainable Procurement Policy
New Millennium Nuclear Technologies International, Inc. (NMNTI) is committed to sustainable procurement as an integral part of our operational, environmental, and social responsibility strategy. We recognize that our procurement activities, particularly those related to steel and critical nuclear supply chains, have significant impacts on both the environment and the communities where we operate. Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of our supply chain adheres to the highest standards of sustainability, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
NMNTI continuously strives to be a trusted partner to our international nuclear clients and suppliers by placing environmental and social considerations at the forefront of all decisions related to steel and materials procurement. Our steel and metal Supply Chain Management Group consists of experienced technical professionals who are dedicated to the safe, timely, and sustainable delivery of highly specialized equipment, structural components, and materials.
We implement a just-in-time and demand-accurate materials forecasting system that minimizes overproduction and waste while ensuring projects progress on schedule. NMNTI’s sourcing strategy emphasizes working with suppliers who demonstrate environmental stewardship, human rights compliance, and alignment with global sustainability benchmarks. We rigorously evaluate suppliers on their ability to adhere to our sustainability principles, including responsible mining, reduced emissions, circular economy practices, and fair labor policies.
Every procurement action—whether for structural steel platforms, robotic tooling, or precision drilling assemblies—undergoes evaluation for environmental performance and lifecycle impact. Our processes are designed to reduce energy consumption, minimize material use, and extend the lifecycle of supplied goods. All procured products must be free of hazardous lubricants and designed for dry, oil-less operation, consistent with our contamination-prevention strategy.
Our procurement policy also mandates full transparency and traceability within the supply chain. We demand verified compliance with international standards such as ISO 14001, REACH, RoHS, and IAEA recommendations, depending on region and application. NMNTI’s procurement team works closely with engineering, safety, and environmental leads to verify that all purchases support our mission of safe, high-quality, and sustainable nuclear decommissioning.
NMNTI is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and environmental improvement through collaboration with ethically responsible suppliers. Together, we will achieve safe decommissioning, waste minimization, and a cleaner nuclear environment through supply chain excellence rooted in sustainability.
How NMNTI Implements Sustainable Procurement in Practice
NMNTI’s approach to sustainable procurement is grounded in operational excellence, regulatory alignment, technical efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The following outlines how NMNTI translates its sustainable procurement policy into daily practice, focusing on strategic procurement of steel and other critical materials used in nuclear decommissioning and characterization projects.
1. Strategic Supply Chain Integration
NMNTI integrates sustainability from the earliest stages of project planning by aligning our procurement strategy with our nuclear clients' timelines, environmental goals, and regulatory constraints. Our Steel and Metal Supply Chain Management Group plays a crucial role in coordinating with project engineers and regulatory authorities to ensure materials meet technical requirements while conforming to strict sustainability and safety benchmarks.
We apply lifecycle thinking in procurement—considering not only cost and performance but the total environmental impact from extraction, manufacturing, logistics, and eventual decommissioning. This systems-level approach supports waste reduction, material efficiency, and high standards of accountability throughout project execution.
2. Responsible Sourcing and Supplier Screening
We evaluate suppliers using a rigorous ESG-aligned framework, examining their environmental certifications (e.g., ISO 14001), labor practices, carbon emissions profile, materials sourcing protocols, and historical performance in delivering safe, compliant products. Only suppliers who meet NMNTI’s expectations for ethical and sustainable conduct are considered.
NMNTI prioritizes procurement from manufacturers and distributors that demonstrate circular economy principles, including closed-loop manufacturing, recycled content use, and take-back schemes for post-use materials. In critical steel applications such as tooling and structural platforms, NMNTI assesses smelting processes, trace metal content, and compliance with international standards such as REACH and RoHS.
3. Oil-less, Dry-Operation Equipment Mandate
One of NMNTI’s hallmark sustainability practices is the design and procurement of dry-operation equipment that does not use oils, greases, or other fluid contaminants. This specification, built into all procurement requirements, ensures safe, clean material retrieval that avoids secondary waste generation or environmental cross-contamination.
Procurement teams work closely with the engineering and design groups to ensure that new acquisitions—from robotic arms to gantry structures—adhere to this principle. This alignment reduces downstream environmental risks and aligns with international best practices in radiological waste minimization.
4. Efficient Logistics and Just-in-Time Supply
To minimize emissions and storage waste, NMNTI uses a just-in-time logistics model for steel and nuclear-grade components. Accurate demand forecasting, real-time inventory tracking, and synchronized scheduling with field teams enable timely, waste-free deliveries that prevent overstocking and avoid excess packaging.
We work with logistics providers who offer carbon-offset shipping and low-emissions transport options. Container optimization, consolidated shipments, and reusable packaging are standard practices across the supply chain.
5. Waste Prevention and Recycling
All procured materials are assessed for durability, reusability, and recyclability. NMNTI requires vendors to disclose material composition and provides guidelines for handling, reusing, and recycling scrap metals, off-cuts, and spent consumables.
In operations involving large steel structures such as platforms or containment boxes, NMNTI’s procurement team ensures modular design specifications so components can be reused in multiple field deployments. Decontaminable surfaces, standardized sizes, and minimal tooling requirements are prioritized to reduce lifecycle waste.
6. Regulatory and Safety Alignment
Sustainable procurement at NMNTI is tightly coupled with regulatory compliance. All procured goods must meet or exceed U.S. NRC, EPA, IAEA, and relevant host-country standards. The procurement team consults legal and safety experts to maintain a proactive regulatory compliance checklist tied to each project’s jurisdiction.
For example, materials destined for ILW containment must comply with WAC parameters and be pre-validated against project-specific radiological, structural, and leaching performance expectations. Procurement documentation includes compliance certificates, manufacturing origin records, and testing data.
7. Internal Collaboration and Supplier Development
Procurement is a cross-functional effort at NMNTI. Our supply chain team collaborates with field engineers, QA/QC leads, environmental coordinators, and community liaisons to ensure purchases are aligned with technical, sustainability, and community impact expectations.
We also actively invest in supplier development. New or small vendors are guided through NMNTI’s sustainability standards and offered support to upgrade their processes to align with our procurement protocols. This helps foster innovation, regional inclusion, and long-term supplier resilience.
8. Community and Local Economic Impact
NMNTI leverages its procurement practices to support the communities where we operate. Local sourcing is prioritized where feasible to stimulate regional economic development, reduce logistics emissions, and build trust within the community.
In projects where community stakeholders are directly affected, NMNTI works transparently to report the economic and environmental impact of its procurement activities. Materials are often sourced from local steel processors, machine shops, and logistics firms, which also receive sustainability training and performance feedback.
9. Performance Monitoring and Transparency
We track procurement sustainability through key performance indicators such as percentage of certified suppliers, lifecycle carbon impact of acquired materials, volume of recycled content, and supplier audit outcomes. Results are reviewed quarterly and shared in ESG reports to stakeholders.
NMNTI also conducts internal procurement audits and third-party supply chain reviews to validate environmental claims, mitigate risk, and ensure continuous improvement.
10. Future-Oriented Procurement Innovation
NMNTI’s sustainable procurement strategy is not static. We are actively researching digital procurement tools, AI-driven supplier analytics, blockchain traceability systems, and low-carbon materials for future adoption. These innovations will enhance visibility, accountability, and performance across the supply chain.
We are also exploring green procurement partnerships with academic institutions and technical associations to co-develop next-generation supply chain solutions for the nuclear sector.
Conclusion
Through these integrated procurement practices, NMNTI reinforces its commitment to sustainable operations, technical excellence, and environmental protection. Our steel and materials supply chain is not just a logistical function—it is a strategic lever for delivering high-quality nuclear projects in a responsible, transparent, and community-aligned manner. We will continue to lead by example in advancing sustainable procurement as a foundation of a cleaner nuclear future.