About Us
Our Story
Nerma is a nuclear energy and radioactive waste materials management agency, which was founded and registered as a company in 2023. The formation of Nerma came about as a response to the demand for innovative solutions to problems and challenges associated with nuclear power expansion, radioactive waste generation on nuclear facility sites and naturally occurring radioactive materials accumulating on mining and industry sites..
Mission Statement:
Community Engagement:
Working closely with local communities to find host sites for disposal facilities through consent-based processes.
Transparency:
Maintaining open communication and public databases to demystify waste management practices and build long-term public trust.
Equity:
Ensuring that the "burden" of managing today's waste is not unfairly passed to future generations without providing them with the necessary tools and facilities for safe storage.
Vision:
Protection of people and the environment by ensuring that nuclear waste is handled in a way that places no undue burden on future generations.
CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
Safety & Security:Protecting workers, the public, and the environment from radiation.
Intergenerational.
Technical Excellence:
Using scientific research and innovation to find permanent disposal solutions, such as Geological Disposal Facilities (GDF).
The Waste Hierarchy:Prioritizing waste prevention, recycling, and volume reduction before final disposal.