Uralkali Awarded IFA Gold Medal for Responsible Production Approach

PJSC Uralkali, one of the leaders in the global potash industry, was awarded the Industry Champion Gold Medal by the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) for its responsible approach to production activities. The list of awarded enterprises was presented by the IFA Board of Directors during the association's annual strategic forum, held online this year.

The title of Industry Champion is awarded to fertilizer manufacturers who have participated in a series of comprehensive industry studies conducted by the association in the areas of product quality analysis, industrial safety, HSE, ecology, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and other areas aimed at improving production efficiency. Companies also had to successfully pass the IFA Protect & Sustain certification, which is the industry standard for product stewardship and covers the scope of international certificates (ISO, OHSAS, Responsible Care).

"Receiving the prestigious IFA award is another recognition of Uralkali's commitment to the principles of sustainable development, as well as the Company's systematic and comprehensive approach to organizing production activities. For example, in 2019 alone, Uralkali allocated over 4.8 billion rubles for environmental protection measures," notes Vitaly Lauk, CEO of the company.

In 2020, PJSC Uralkali also acts as an official partner of the International HSE DAYS project. The company's employees participate in the global exchange of experience among industry leaders.