PotashCorp has adopted policies, including its Core Values and Code of Conduct (The Code), that outline its commitment to sustainable economic performance. These state:

• We will comply with the law, rules and regulations in the countries and communities in which we operate.
• We will manage our financial performance to maximize long-term value for our shareholders through the strategic investment of financial and human resources.
• We seek constant improvement and are proactive, regularly reviewing our practices to ensure such improvement. Our Best Practices program takes production processes that are successful at some PotashCorp facilities and develops them as company-wide best practices, putting them to work throughout our operations.
• We contribute to sustainable human progress and the generation of economic activity in the communities where we operate.
• We are committed to supporting local programs and initiatives in the communities where we work and live.
• We work to create mutual advantage in all our relationships.

The company also has a comprehensive Purchasing Policy that links procurement to sustainability considerations. These include implications for local community development and the safety, health and environmental performance of the supplier.