Vision

Goals & Performance

We are committed to continual improvement of our performance, be it towards our customers, communities, commercial partners or employees. As we succeed in some areas, we face challenges in others.

We strive to be a top-tier company in safety performance and environmental responsibility, an employer of choice, leveraging technology and industrial know-how to meet the needs of our customers and adopting best practices for corporate governance.

Environmental Responsibility

	Goals	Performance	The Next Steps
GHG Emissions	45% reduction of Global Scope 1+2+3 GHG emissions by 2030, compared to the year 2008; 3% YOY (year-on-year) reduction from 2019 and onwards.	By 2019, ICL’s Global GHG emissions have been reduced by 24% compared with 2008 base year emissions. This constitutes 53% of our planned decrease by 2030. Specifically in 2019, emissions were reduced by 4% in 2019 compared to 2018 (annual target achieved). The reduction in 2019 mostly resulted from a decrease in Scope 2 in ICL Europe sites, among else- due to the transition of several ICL sites to 100% renewable electricity.	Continue reductions, mainly through further increasing renewable energy usage, and through the planned termination of Oil Shale combustion in ICL Rotem in 2021 and replacement with NG.
Air Emissions	15% reduction of Global NOx emissions from point sources, by 2022 compared to the year 2016; 35% reduction of Global SOx emissions from point sources, by 2020 compared to the year 2016; 40% reduction of ICL Israel Ammonia (NH3) emissions from point sources, by 2020 compared to the year 2016.	NOx emissions were reduced by 5% in 2019 VS 2018, and by 4% VS 2016 (27% of the target). The reduction was mostly caused due to the installation of a new highly efficient boiler, in the new Sdom power plant. 2019 was the plant’s first full year of operation. SOx emissions were reduced by 26% VS 2018, and by 51% VS 2016 (target fully achieved). The reduction was mostly to the installation of a new, advanced and improved catalyst in both of the ICL Rotem sulphuric acid production plants (Plant 10 in 2018, Plant 11 in 2019). NH3 emissions in Israel were reduced by 45% VS 2018, and by 63% VS 2016 (target fully achieved). The reduction was partially due the Implementation of New Ammonia treatment technology in the Ammonium Nitrate facility stack, but also due to prolonged shut- down of the Nitrous Acid production facility in ICL Haifa F&C.	2021: Implemente New NOx (and N₂O) treatment technology in Nitrous Acid facility stack, Haifa F&C. 2021: Eliminate Oil Shale combustion in ICL Rotem, switching to NG.
Renewable Energy	Annually increase renewable energy consumption by 20% (year-on-year), increasingly replacing fossil-fuel based energy.	In 2019, several ICL sites in the Netherlands and Germany were transitioned to purchasing 100% renewable electricity; Overall global renewable energy usage increased in 2019 to 564K GJ (target achieved). 10% of the company’s global indirect energy consumption, and 2% of the overall energy consumption, was derived from renewable sources in 2019.	In 2020, additional ICL sites in Spain will be converted to 100% renewable electricity. In parallel, start installing photovoltaic (solar energy) electricity production capacity in available and appropriate areas within the operational boundaries of ICL sites. First pilot in ICL Periclase, Israel, now in planning and designated for operation in 2021.
Energy efficiency	Make natural gas (NG) the main fuel for ICL’s energy intensive sites. Achieve $8 million savings in energy costs in 2020 compared with 2018; Achieve a year-by-year improvement in over 50% of all product-based intensity KPI's (MWh per tonne product).	90% of the fuel consumed by ICL’s Global facilities in 2019 was derived of NG; By the end of 2018, 95% (40/42) of ICL Israel's main energy-consuming installations were converted to NG; 28 of ICL’s largest global production sites implemented the energy savings methodology (ACE); The specific savings in 2019 were approx. $12 million compared to 2018; In 2019, 34 of 63 products (53%) showed annual average improvement in energy intensity, therefore achieving the annual target.	During 2020, implement the ACE energy savings methodology in 2 additional ICL sites for the first time. Other sites will be revisited to refresh local ACE energy efficiency teams and procedures, and to identify new energy efficiency opportunities. 2021: Eliminate Oil Shale combustion in ICL Rotem, switching to NG.
Circular Economy	Annually increasing by 30% (year-on-year), the total mass of waste streams re-used as part of circular economy initiatives.	ICL has now started to measure all existing global projects- progress will be detailed in next year’s report.	Continue to expand current circular economy initiatives, and actively search for new internal and external collaborations to increase waste reusage.
Mine Reclamation	Achieve full reclamation of the remaining 2,500 hectares (out of 5,000) of historical mining areas at ICL Rotem by 2021.	100 hectares have been restored including grading and approximately 600 hectares are in the process of being restored.	Incorporate ecological research in our mining zones; Implement best practices regarding biodiversity in the mines.
Environmental Incidents	Prevent Environmental Incidents and reduce their numbers by taking proactive measures.	Detailed Planning and implementation of a global ICL EHS management system. Continued efforts to build awareness towards environmental incidents prevention, hazard recognition, risk assessment and EHS training for all relevant personnel.	Global EHS management to monitor proactive KPIs: performance of EHS audits, compliance and training plans, incident and complaint investigations and implementation of conclusions, encourage hazard recognition and mitigation; Continue encouragement of rapid and comprehensive internal reporting; Effectively share lessons learned.

Social Responsibility, Sustainable Procurement and Voluntary external standards

	Goals	Performance	The Next Steps
Health & Safety	Reactive KPIs: Reduce IR global rate by 10% in 2020, compared with the previous year. Proactive KPIs for 2020 are: Implementation of an EHS Management system. Corrective Action Reports on-time: following high and medium severity safety accidents, and following safety audits. >90% of these actions should be completed in the defined time frame. EHS and Compliance Plan Audits: completing 100% of planned external and internal audits. Hazard Recognition Index - proactive site-based internal reporting regarding unsafe conditions found on site and their mitigation.	The IR rate was reduced by 33% in 2019 compared to 2018, due to decrease in company employees LWDC accidents. Moreover, company employees absent days also significantly decreased, resulting in a 31% decrease in the SI rate. The total accidents number was successfully decreased by 36% between 2018 and 2019, for both company employees (-34%) and contractor employees (-39%). These improvements were the result of the company’s enhanced safety practices and proactive culture, undertaken that year. Unfortunately, one death of a contractor employee occurred during 2019. See Health & Safety for the details and actions taken following this accident.	Global EHS management to monitor proactive KPIs: Implementation of HOP in all ICL sites, performance of process safety and EHS audits, risk analysis, compliance and training plans, incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions, encourage hazards recognition and mitigation; Continue encouragement of rapid and comprehensive internal reporting; Effectively share lessons learned.
Management Standards	Implement ISO (or eqv.) standards for Environment, Safety and Quality for all of ICL’s production sites by 2020. Accredit all ICL’s significant energy consuming sites with ISO 50001 or an internal similar standard by 2020.	93% of ICL production sites are already certified to ISO 14001 or an equivalent standard for environmental management; 91% of ICL production sites are already certified to OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 or an equivalent standard for safety; 95% of ICL production sites are already certified to ISO 9001 or an equivalent standard for quality. 15 Production sites, which account together for about 75% of ICL’s global energy consumption, are already accredited to ISO 50001; and 5 more sites are due to be accredited by 2020.	Complete the implementation of Environment, Safety and Quality standards in all of ICL’s production operations. Incorporate ISO 50001/internal energy standard at all relevant sites.
Sustainable Procurement	2019: Achieve 55% of targeted suppliers (that form 80% of ICL total spend) with a valid EcoVadis sustainability assessment; 2020 and onwards: increase by 5% (year-on-year), the number of total valid sustainability assessments for its global suppliers.	By the end of 2019- ICL has reached a 62% coverage of the target suppliers with valid assessment- achieving the annual target; At the end of 2019, ICL had 369 such suppliers. By Mid-2020, ICL arrived at 388 valid assessments (already surpassing the annual target (+5%=387).	Continue to expand coverage of target suppliers with valid assessments, by actively engaging with suppliers- especially in Israel; Encourage suppliers with valid assessment to exhibit gradual improvement.
Gender Equality	By 2024 to achieve an increase of women in overall management to 30%; By 2024 to achieve an increase of women in senior management to 20%; By 2024 to achieve an increase of women participation in Global Management Development courses to 30%; By 2024 to achieve an increase of women in the overall workforce to 22%;	The percentage of women serving as executive officers in ICL’s global management increased from 11% in 2017 to 30% in 2019; All gender equality KPI increased in 2019, and progress was made towards the goals: 19% woman in overall management; 14% in senior management; 30% in global management development courses; 22% in overall workforce. In 2020, ICL formulated and published a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy, and has appointed a Global ICL D&I officer (from senior HR management).	Annually review global gender pay gaps. Implement culture sensitivity and unconscious bias training.
Diversity in Employment	Achieve a 4% rate of Arab-Israeli employees among ICL’s total workforce in Israel by 2024. Achieve a 7% annual rate of Arab-Israeli employees of the total annual external recruits of ICL in Israel, in 2020-24.	In 2019, Arab-Israeli employees formed 3% of ICL’s total direct workforce in Israel, and 4% and the annual external recruits. In 2020, ICL formulated and published a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy, and has appointed a Global ICL D&I officer (from senior HR management).	A proactive program to locate appropriate candidates, and to make the recruitment process more accessible for the target population, in cooperation with various civic organizations. Implement culture sensitivity and unconscious bias training.

Sustainable Products & Services

	Goals	Performance	The Next Steps
Products & Services	Increase sales of Polysulphate to about 1M tonnes by 2020	ICL produced approx. 635K tonnes of Polysulphate and developed the Polysulfide-based product line FertilzerpluS.	Develop additional Polysulphate-based products and expand into additional markets.
	Increase the agricultural productivity and income of small-scale food producers	ICL has established the CFPN, a global center for research and knowledge in the field of fertilizers and plant nutrition, in conjunction with Israel’s Agricultural Research Organization. In 2019, there were 33 ongoing research projects, 16 of which were completed. ICL conducted additional field trials and agronomic workshops with students worldwide.	Enable ICL’s agronomists to further promote a balanced approach for fertilizer use and management.
		ICL was one of the few companies that won the co-funding award of a USAID project for increasing agricultural productivity in Tanzania. The project was marked successful and is continuing for another year.
		ICL is involved and supports the goals of the International Potash Institute (IPI) for balanced fertilization. Through it, ICL operated field experiments and research projects worldwide. A prominent example is the “Potash for Life” program in India. The goal of the program is to reach isolated and remote villages, and to spread the word about the benefits of potassium as fertilizer for agriculture. This includes (2013-2019): • 21 agronomists around India • 375,000 farmers reached by Potash for Life • 5,000 demonstration plots • 1,500 educational activities with farmers
	Enhance ICL’s Innovative Ag Tech solutions	In early 2020, ICL completed the acquisition of Growers, an innovator in the field of process and data-driven agriculture.	Continue and expand our involvement in precision agriculture and agricultural technology (Ag Tech).
	Create a science-based assessment tool for sustainable management of chemicals, specifically flame retardants.	ICL’s Systematic Assessment for Flame Retardants (SAFR^®) assesses the sustainability profile of individual flame retardants in their intended use, based on hazard criteria and potential exposure resulting from their application. Assessments conducted on 100% of ICL’s flame retardants using SAFR^®. In Feb 2020, the SAFR methodology for measuring blooming was accepted as a recognized ASTM standard and is now publicly available.	Continue activities to promote the adoption of the methodology throughout the value chain where it will enable purchasing decisions based on the sustainable use of a flame retardant for specific applications.
Innovation & R&D	Focus on new products and technologies development, applications and formulations in ICL strategic areas.	ICL invested $47M in RD&I in 2019. ICL Open Innovation, which focuses mainly on high-risk technologies in the initial stages of development, is currently running: 11 Ongoing Projects with Academia 3 Ongoing Projects with Startups 40 Ongoing BU R&D Projects 59 Academic/Startups Projects under evaluation 9 Ideas under feasibility evaluation by Business Units	The UN SDG will serve as guiding principles in the development of new products and solutions.
		ICL has developed BromoQuel™, an innovative product for handling Bromine spill incidents that offers a safe response and an immediate suppression of bromine vapor and liquid spills.	Expanding BromoQuel™ to a marketable product for external customers.
		ICL-Specialty Minerals has developed a safer and naturally based personal care product line -CareMagⓇ a natural, non-toxic, hypoallergenic ingredients.	Increase the available products under the CareMag product line and expand the potential markets of its products.