PotashCorp's Sustainability Commitment
Sustainability considerations are embedded in PotashCorp's corporate vision, which states that the company constantly links its financial performance with areas of extended responsibility – the environment, its economic and social stakeholders and all who depend on it.
Its core values of safety, integrity, listening, sharing, accountability and constant improvement support this vision.
The company's sustainability commitment is supported by codes and policies that apply to all its operations.
- The Core Values and Code of Conduct contains many of PotashCorp's commitments to integrity, sustainability and respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as providing direction to employees, suppliers and others who wish to raise ethics or compliance matters.
- The Safety, Health and Environmental Policy provides a framework for constant improvement in safety performance through the involvement of every employee. It commits PotashCorp to drive down the environmental and health impact of its operations by reducing waste, emissions and discharges and using energy efficiently. It also requires the company to produce quality products that can be used safely.
- The Respect in the Workplace Policy forbids any unwelcome conduct or harassment in the workplace based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.
- A comprehensive Purchasing Policy links procurement to sustainability considerations such as implications for local community development and the safety, health and environmental performance of the supplier.
The sustainability elements in these codes and policies have been integrated into PotashCorp's Commitment to Sustainability.
PotashCorp's Sustainability Vision and Commitments |
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Our Sustainability Vision |
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| In pursuing the best interests of the company, we consider our impact on investors, customers, employees, suppliers and the communities and environments where we do business. All are essential to PotashCorp's long-term success. | |
Our Sustainability Commitments |
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| Health and Safety | Our goal is no harm to people, no accidents. |
| Integrity | We operate with integrity and respect for human rights and the rule of law. |
| Governance | We are committed to being a leader in corporate governance, recognizing that it is the cornerstone of a sustainable organization. |
| Financial Performance | We manage our financial performance to maximize long-term value for shareholders. |
| Environmental Responsibility | Our goal is no damage to the environment. |
| Energy | We use energy efficiently and constantly strive to improve. |
| Employees | We are committed to respect for human dignity and fairness in the workplace. |
| Stakeholder Engagement | We listen to all stakeholders. |
| Community Development | We strive to generate economic activity in the communities where we operate. |
| Customers and Business Partners | We work to create mutual advantage in all our relationships. |