ARAO
@arao.si
ARAO is an expert organisation specialising in the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel. It carries out state-authorised tasks and projects. Our mission is to establish a comprehensive system for the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel in Slovenia in accordance with the highest standards dictated and developed by the profession. As the generation that derives benefits from the use of radioactive material, we have a social responsibility to employ sustainable solutions and to avoid placing unnecessary radioactive waste management burdens on future generations. Paying due regard to domestic and foreign knowledge and expertise, ARAO has put in place a radioactive waste and spent fuel management system that seeks to permanently protect human health and the environment within and beyond Slovenia’s borders and that is, at the same time, technologically advanced in global terms and cost-effective in national terms. We strive to employ socially acceptable solutions and management processes. We follow established radioactive waste management principles, which are: the production of radioactive waste must be limited to the smallest quantities possible; radioactive waste must be separated from other hazardous waste; the safety of the storage and disposal of waste should be based on the use of multiple successive barriers that prevent ionising radiation and waste from spreading into the environment; the ‘polluter pays’ principle applies to the funding of radioactive waste management. We also adhere to the principles of ionising radiation protection, including the ALARA (‘as low as reasonably achievable’) principle, which means that, with due regard to technical, economic and social factors, all resources and methods are used to ensure that radiation doses are as low as possible and practicable. We comply with the standards and recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
ARAO's Company Logos
ARAO's Brand Colors
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#ADADAD
Silver Chalice
173, 173, 173
0, 0, 68
0, 0, 0, 32
#33A7B5
Pelorous
51, 167, 181
186, 56, 45
72, 8, 0, 29
#00988C
Persian Green
0, 152, 140
175, 100, 30
100, 0, 8, 40
About ARAO
Arao is an agency that specializes in the management of radioactive waste. They are dedicated to providing a safe and sustainable solution for handling and disposing of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste. With their expertise and experience, they offer a range of services to ensure the proper management of institutional radioactive waste.
This includes planning and designing disposal sites, such as the NSRAO landfill, and implementing measures to minimize the environmental impact of these facilities. Arao also operates a central storage facility for radioactive waste, ensuring secure temporary storage before the waste is eventually disposed of. They are committed to providing expert support to stakeholders and interested parties, offering professional guidance and assistance.
We at Arao prioritize the long-term control and monitoring of waste disposal sites to guarantee the continued safety and security of our environment. Contact Arao today to learn more about their services and how they are contributing to responsible waste management
Company type
Government Agency
Year founded
1991
Company size
11-50 employees
