We are committed to creating responsible solutions to humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial products markets.
Our Sustainability Strategy
Creating impact for a better future!
With our global society facing unprecedented challenges to its sustainability, ICL has positioned itself at the forefront, responsibly advocating for the protection of our planet by creating innovative sustainable solutions in agriculture, food processes, as well as sustainable industrial products.
We adhere to the highest environmental standards and utilize the best available technologies in order to develop sustainable approaches.
ICL group is proud to have been awarded Platinum Plus, the highest rank in Maala, for the fourth consecutive year. The Maala ranking evaluates the commitment that leading companies in the Israeli economy have towards society and the community: corporate responsibility, ethics and transparency, work relations, diversity and inclusion, the environment, and contributing to the community. Maala is an umbrella organization of leading companies in the Israeli economy that acts to promote social values and responsible management in businesses.
Sustainable leadership recognition
Our sustainability commitment
ICL was rated B by CDP’s 2021 Climate disclosure for the commitment to climate change.
Inclusion in the FTSE’s index for strong ESG practices
The first fertilizers company and the first Israeli company to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)
Top ranking in the ‘Maala’ leading Israeli ESG ranking
Top performance in the last two years among all global fertilizers companies
ICL was rated B by CDP’s 2021 Climate disclosure for the commitment to climate change.
Inclusion in the FTSE’s index for strong ESG practices
The first fertilizers company and the first Israeli company to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)
Top ranking in the ‘Maala’ leading Israeli ESG ranking
Top performance in the last two years among all global fertilizers companies
EcoVadis ESG rating Gold medal
The ranking recognizes ICL in the top 5% of 75,000 companies
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Our strategy
Sustainability goals for 2030
Greenhouse gas emission
Absolute GHG emissions scope 1, 2, reduction of 30% by 2030 (vs. a 2018 baseline) and becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Employee responsibility
Promoting personal environmental responsibility and volunteering among our employees.
Renewable energy usage
Increasing the share of renewable energy consumption to 50% by 2040 (2018 as the baseline)
Achieve and sustain market leadership
Maintaining and improving our rankings in sustainability and ESG indexes.
Circular economy
Increasing circular economy and water savings impact by an additional 3% recycling of waste streams per year.
Environmental organizations
Keeping an open channel of communication with the world’s leading environmental organizations.
Sustainable procurement
Promoting Sustainable Procurement as part of the Ecovadis – TfS program.
Annual goals:
● Reassessment improvements by 60%
● Valid assessments – 460
● New & reassessments – 120
Social responsibility and Communities
Supporting communities by contributing 1% of income (before tax) to social responsibility goals and community initiatives.
Our approach to sustainability
We work to promote and practice innovative sustainable solutions via four main pillars:
Environment
Since we are well-aware of the potential risks in our field of work, we constantly promote the highest standards of environmental and ecological responsibility as a means of improving our sustainable approach.
Our people
At ICL we are proud to call over 12,000 people worldwide our employees and family members. Together, we work to create a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace for all our employees.
Our community
Our core social vision is based on our responsibility towards our community. We utilize our products, resources, and expertise to empower entrepreneurship, innovation, and excellence in the communities in which we operate.
Our products
As a global company, we take full responsibility and care for the products we produce and sell. Product stewardship is an inherent part of ICL’s operations and applies throughout all stages of product life, from extraction of raw materials, through the use phase, and up to the end of a product’s life.
KPIs, trends, and insights
We are dedicated to practicing the highest measures of environmental commitment and responsibility.
Some highlighted trends:
21% of ICL’s global indirect electricity consumption in 2020 was derived from renewable sources.
By 2020, Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions have been reduced by 10% compared with the 2018 base year emission.
By 2021, ICL has invested $100K in products Carbon Footprint analysis and impact.
Sustainable development goals
Our commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
ICL was among the first companies around the world to incorporate the UN’s SDGs in our product line, materials, and practices. We stay committed to the UN’s goals in all our activities and continue to thrive to improve people’s lives and the environment.
Contributing to the Sustainable Future of Mankind
ICL is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and sets a standard for other industrial companies in Israel and the world.
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Mining Restoration – Returning Nature To Where It Belongs
The Program for the Restoration of Excavated Sites — Ecological Rehabilitation of Mines promotes the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation of mining sites, in collaboration with landscape architects.
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What Goes Around Comes Around
That’s how you play an active role in the global efforts towards a circular economy, by piloting products and methods in your own facilities – and turn an environmental challenge into a growth lever.
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