Communities
Building strong communities is key to our sustainable growth. We emphasize programs and policies that contribute to local economic and social wellbeing, actively seeking ways to earn the trust of the people in areas where we do business.
In our efforts to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our communities, we:
- Participate in outreach projects to educate communities on subjects ranging from fertilizer use to environmental impact and safety
- Generate economic activity, with emphasis on local spending
- Participate in public meetings and discussions
- Engage in public affairs activities and public policy debates
- Administer surveys to help us measure and understand perceptions of our presence, programs and practices (specifically in the areas of safety, environmental performance and community involvement)
- Support charitable causes through corporate grants, our Matching Gift program and in-kind donations (for more information, please see our Community Investment page)
- Provide post-secondary scholarships to eligible children of employees at all locations
By engaging with communities and enhancing their quality of life, we cultivate ongoing support and stability in the places where we operate.
Details of our community performance can be found in our Sustainability Report.
