Human Rights Policies

PotashCorp has adopted several key corporate policies on human rights issues.

Rights of the Individual: The Code states that the company is committed to respecting the rule of law, conducting its business with integrity and respecting human dignity and the rights of all individuals. PotashCorp supports and respects the principles of international human rights set out in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization's fundamental conventions.

Freedom of Association: Consistent with its commitment in its Code to respect the rights of the individual, PotashCorp acknowledges and respects a worker's right to freedom of association.

Child Labor and Forced Labor: The company respects the rights of individuals and does not use child labor or forced labor at any of its operations.

Non-Discrimination: The Code states that PotashCorp is committed to fairness in the workplace and will respect the rights, culture and dignity of all individuals. It will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment directed at any individual or group. The Respect in the Workplace policy commits the company to provide a work environment free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment. It forbids any unwelcome conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or any other protected status. The policy covers actions by any employee, supervisor, officer, director, vendor, customer or agent of PotashCorp.

Indigenous Peoples: Currently, PotashCorp has no specific policy on indigenous relations. It does not mine on land claimed by indigenous peoples and has no contracts that require indigenous hiring or contracting. The company has, however, begun a process of dialogue in Canada with First Nations' representatives to build an understanding of mutual needs.

Disciplinary Practices: The Code stresses that no retaliation will be taken against any employee for raising any concern, question or complaint in good faith.

Suppliers and Contractors: PotashCorp is increasingly involving its suppliers and vendors in its strategic vision. The quality of these business partners is evaluated on the basis of specific purchasing criteria that require vendors to adhere to certain standards. Human rights issues are taken into consideration when purchasing decisions are made.