Reports Archive

Occupational Health

The Occupational Health (OH) field at ICL includes the predicament, recognition, evaluation, prevention, and control of workplace hazards and other environmental factors that may have negative impacts on the health and safety of workers or other individuals in proximity to the workplace. Occupational Health deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards." (WHO). Occupational health (OH) is a multidisciplinary field of healthcare concerned with enabling an individual[...]

Fair Employment for Contract Employees in Israel

ICL attributes great importance to fair working conditions for all of its employees. These include contractor employees, who are not considered company employees but whose work takes place in Company sites (mostly in Israel). The implementation of this policy is carried out by the ICL Global Procurement Organization (GPO) in Israel. Uniform enforcement procedures regarding these contractors are executed in a similar manner at all ICL sites, on a continuous basis. ICL operates under many agreements with diverse contractors in[...]

Employee Welfare & Wellbeing

ICL’s employees are its most important assets. ICL strives to be an Employer of Choice, which starts with being a fair and responsible employer. The welfare and wellbeing of ICL’s employees is a top priority. ICL has various mechanisms to support the welfare and wellbeing of its employees. The company’s approach is holistic, incorporating both development and support on a wide range of aspects. Israel In Israel, ICL has in-house professional social workers that support both managers and employees. ICL’s[...]

Employer of Choice

ICL is determined to strengthen its position as an employer of choice. The company aims to be a favorable place to work in every region in which it operates Being an employer of choice (“EoC”) is one of ICL’s main cultural values and a long-term goal of strategic importance. This requires ICL to be trustworthy, transparent, and accountable, with resolve to engage with employees fairly and decently. The company aspired to be an attentive organization, a place where its employees[...]

Aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

ICL supports the Sustainable Development Goals and was among the first companies to incorporate SDGs in defining its material priorities and reporting on its sustainability-related activities. It is also looking at the SDGs as guiding principles for its path forward on developing new products and finding new uses for its existing products. https://youtu.be/d7b_DoqcMocIn 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[...]

Economic Responsibility

ICL leverages its resources and assets to enhance growth in areas in which it operates. Selected Financial Information US $ millions201720182019Sales5,4185,5565,271Operating Income (loss)6291,519756Adjusted Operating Income652750760Adjusted Net Income attributable to the Company's shareholders389477479Cash Flow from Operating Activities847620992 To learn more about ICL, please see ICL’s 2019 Annual F-20 Report. Economic Value Retained *Excluding payments of royalties to governments.** Includes only current taxes. Impact on State Economics ICL is promoting sustainable development. It is providing employment opportunities to local residents and contributing[...]

Diversity in Employment: Hiring the Best

ICL strives to be an “Employer of Choice”, and as such, continually promotes equality, including the employment and promotion of women in its sites around the globe. This effort requires searching more diligently and in more diverse places for the best talent. To further its vision, ICL has created a global diversity plan to make ICL an even more inclusive workplace. This plan provides opportunities for employees, creates value and fosters innovative solutions for the company and the markets it[...]

Human Resource Development

ICL has implemented various plans and training programs for its employees and managers. The company works diligently with its employees and managers to create a more fulfilling workplace. ICL is committed to develop its leadership within the company by providing multiple opportunities to excel. In order to manage and develop its human resources, ICL is deploying a unified technological infrastructure within all its units worldwide. ICL is expanding its use of management performance infrastructure (the Success Factors system) to manage[...]

The Phoenix Plan

The Phoenix plan is a strategic project that includes the industrial development of the Bages basin which will create a wide impact related to the infrastructure and logistics of the area, as well as on international markets. With an initial investment of more than 240 million euros, the Phoenix Plan involves the extension and modernization of ICL’s facilities, improvement of transport infrastructure, expansion of logistics facilities at the Port of Barcelona and increased production of salt and potash. 8.2 Achieve[...]

Impact on Israel’s Economy

ICL’s contribution to the public interest is reflected in a range of aspects. Every year, ICL invests great amounts in developing industrial capabilities. It supports the livelihood of some 32,000 families across Israel (directly and indirectly) and serves as the economic backbone of the Negev region. In 2019, ICL’s contribution to Israel’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) stood at ILS 14.9 billion ($4.1 billion). ICL is a leading exporter, deriving approx. 95% of its revenues from exports. In doing so, it[...]

Impact on Spain’s Economy

ICL Iberia Suria & Sallent (Iberpotash) is one of the economic engines of Bages County (where ICL Iberia Suria & Sallent headquarters are located, 75 kilometers from Barcelona). It is a leading company in terms of revenues, and one of the largest among the 2,700 companies that operate in Bages. In addition, through its two mines, ICL Iberia Suria & Sallent provides direct employment for approximately 1,100 people. 9.2 Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030 significantly raise industry’s[...]

A message from ICL's Chairman and CEO

It is our pleasure to present you with ICL’s comprehensive CSR Report for 2019. Over the past several months the basic foundations of our society have been under intense pressure worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic is testing every aspect of our daily lives, from our healthcare systems and means of employment to our global food supply chains and agricultural practices. ICL’s focus on contributing to global food security is now more vital than ever. While we are bound to face additional challenges[...]