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ICL supports the Sustainable Development Goals and was among the first companies to incorporate SDGs in defining its material issues and reporting on its sustainability-related activities. In 2015 the United Nations updated its Millennium Goals to define a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be shared by communities globally. In addition to the challenges related to the planetary boundaries, the SDGs include social challenges ranging from poverty to education and economic prosperity. The SDGs are intended to enable[...]

In 2015, ICL established a Center for Fertilization and Plant Nutrition (CFPN). The CFPN is a global center for research and knowledge in the field of fertilizers and plant nutrition in conjunction with Israel’s Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) - Volcani Center, part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel. The Bnei Shimon Regional Council are also members of the CFPN, representing the many farming communities in this part of the country. It was created in light of the[...]

A key element of ICL’s strategy is to develop advanced solutions for the agricultural sector by creating global leadership in Innovative Ag solutions.  We are pursuing this by leveraging our excellence in R&D to enhance our product pipeline and by creating new synergies between our extensive range of upstream and downstream products. 2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to[...]

Over the years, as awareness regarding global and regional sustainability challenges increased, ICL developed a two-legged approach. On the one hand, the operational focus has been on reducing negative impacts - promoting energy, material and carbon efficiency, pollution control and risk reduction. In parallel, there has been a growing focus on the introduction of products solutions that increase the global positive impact of ICL’s business - through its products, existing and new. Much progress has been made on this aspect,[...]

ICL is a world leader in controlled release fertilizers which enhance the nutrient efficiency and minimize leaching and volatilization into the environment. These products enable growers around the world to reduce fertilizer usage by 20-30% and simultaneously achieve higher quality crops and yields with a lower environmental impact. 2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather,[...]

The fertilizer industry helps to overcome agricultural challenges, and facilitate increased crop yields on existing agricultural land, preventing excess conversion of natural habitats into agricultural land. As a major producer of fertilizers and specialty fertilizers, ICL’s products enhance yields and improve crop quality as well as reduce water consumption and protect the environment by minimizing loss (leaching and volatilization) of fertilizers. 2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that[...]

In 2012, ICL introduced a new multi-nutrient fertilizer, Polysulphate, which is available to plants in its natural state. Available in its natural form, Polyhalite (marketed as Polysulphate™ fertilizer) is UK-sourced and has a low carbon footprint. It delivers dependable high value, for low environmental impact. It is a natural, sustainable, dependable, organic fertilizer. Polysulphate™ fertilizer comes from the polyhalite layer of rock, over 1000m below the North Sea off the North Yorkshire coast in the UK. Deposited 260 million years ago,[...]

Agriculture, worldwide, is facing unprecedented challenges. The world’s population is growing and expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050. Meanwhile, food security is decreasing, as broad regions experience the effects of climate change and resources scarcity. ICL’s products and solutions are key to meeting our future nutritional requirements. It took 10,000 years for the world’s population to reach 1 billion by the year 1800, another 100 years to double to 2 billion and less than another century to triple to[...]