Nutrien Ltd.

Saskatoon, Canada

Nutrien Ltd. is the world’s largest fertilizer producer by capacity. Formed in 2018 through the merger of PotashCorp and Agrium, the company provides crop nutrients, services, and related agricultural solutions to help farmers optimize crop performance.

CCI Score

7.67

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Nutrien Ratifies Progressive Labor Contract with Unifor

Nutrien Ltd. has ratified a new collective agreement with Unifor Local 922, providing potash miners with a 12% wage increase, enhanced benefits, and improved working conditions. This agreement underscores Nutrien's commitment to advancing worker rights and fair labor practices, standing in opposition to exploitative standards that can fuel broader systemic oppression.

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Nutrien Ltd. is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

24

2025

Nutrien Ratifies Progressive Labor Contract with Unifor
79.44

Nutrien Ltd. has ratified a new collective agreement with Unifor Local 922, providing potash miners with a 12% wage increase, enhanced benefits, and improved working conditions. This agreement underscores Nutrien's commitment to advancing worker rights and fair labor practices, standing in opposition to exploitative standards that can fuel broader systemic oppression.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The ratification of this new collective agreement indicates a positive shift in Nutrien's labor relations, demonstrating respect for worker rights with a significant wage increase and expanded benefits. This improvement in labor practices not only supports the workforce but also aligns with anti-fascist principles that oppose exploitation and demand fair treatment of workers. Such actions reduce corporate complicity in oppressive economic structures.

Unifor Local 922 members ratify new contract with Nutrien
FEB

28

2025

Nutrien 2024 Modern Slavery Report Compliance
72.50

Nutrien Ltd. has released its 2024 Modern Slavery Report outlining steps taken to mitigate forced labour and modern slavery risks in its supply chains and labor practices in compliance with Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act.
DEC

08

2022

Nutrien AG Solutions Faces Lawsuit Over Environmental Pollution
-39.49

Nutrien AG Solutions Inc. is facing a Clean Water Act lawsuit alleging that it discharged polluted water into the Mokelumne River due to inadequate stormwater pollution prevention measures. This reflects a lapse in ethical business practices, potentially undermining public trust and corporate accountability.
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 26

The lawsuit claims that Nutrien AG Solutions failed to implement proper environmental safeguards by not having an adequate Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. This negligence violates principles of business ethics and corporate responsibility, potentially contributing to systemic abuses where profit is prioritized over community and environmental well-being.

Nutrien AG Solutions Faces Suit Over Discharging Polluted Water
MAY

01

2018

NGO Raises Human Rights Concerns on Nutrien's Western Sahara Supply Chain
-39.84

In May 2018, Western Sahara Resource Watch raised concerns over Nutrien's continued importation of phosphate from the occupied Western Sahara region, despite commitments to reduce reliance on the territory. This has led to investor divestments from the company on ethical grounds, raising serious questions about its supply chain ethics and broader business practices related to human rights.
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 26

Nutrien has been criticized for continuing to import large quantities of phosphate from the occupied Western Sahara territory, a practice that raises significant human rights and ethical concerns. Despite earlier promises to reduce reliance on these imports, the company’s actions indicate a disregard for the ethical implications of its supply sourcing, leading to investor divestments based on ethical guidelines. This behavior falls squarely under issues related to supply chain ethics, reflecting poorly on its business practices and overall ethical responsibility.

Western Sahara: NGO raises human rights concerns regarding Nutrien's phosphate supply chain, Nutrien responds by confirming its plans to reduce imports from the region
MAR

01

2018

Investor Blacklisting over Western Sahara Supply Chain Controversy
-34.28

Investors have blacklisted Nutrien over its continued importation of phosphate rock from occupied Western Sahara, raising significant concerns over its supply chain ethics and potential complicity in human rights abuses. Despite previous communications, the company has not indicated any modifications to its import practices.
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 26

Nutrien’s continued reliance on phosphate rock sourced from occupied Western Sahara, despite ethical concerns and investor pressure, indicates problematic supply chain practices. The lack of responsiveness to previous inquiries underscores the company’s indifference to international ethical investment guidelines, reflecting complicity in practices linked to human rights abuses.

Wave of investors blacklist Nutrien over Western Sahara controversy