Embedding Sustainability in our Business
Our Sustainability Strategy is Driven by Results
Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of what we do at ADAMA. With sustainable farming becoming a priority for growers and consumers everywhere, we focus on reducing the environmental footprint of our products while delivering high yields.
At the same time, we endeavor to run our operations in a way that consistently lowers our carbon footprint, the waste we create, and the water we use. We are committed to worker safety, workplace diversity, equity & inclusion and the well-being of the communities in which we work.
Innovation in Agriculture
The crop protection market is constantly evolving, driven by global trends that demand both innovation and adaptability. Growers today face numerous challenges, including tighter profit margins, increasing agronomic complexities and a more stringent regulatory environment. Compounding these pressures is the slowdown in new molecule development, which increases the need for solutions that maximize the effectiveness of existing Active Ingredients.
Growers require innovative, high-quality products that address these challenges while delivering strong returns on investment. They need tools that boost productivity, enhance sustainability and simplify farm operations – all tailored to their unique needs. ADAMA’s innovative products are specifically designed to meet these demands.
Our Environmental Sustainability
As a global crop protection company with an industrial footprint, ADAMA focuses on reducing environmental impacts while supporting sustainable agriculture. Our approach centers on mitigating climate risks, improving energy and resource efficiency, and minimizing waste and emissions across all production sites. Our environmental approach is focused on delivering measurable and consistent performance improvement across our operations.
2025 performance highlights:
Climate action: Achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to 2024 and completed the phase‑out of coal from all on‑site operations, progressing toward our 2030 targets.
Waste management: Reached 75% hazardous waste reuse and recycling, achieving our 2030 target ahead of schedule; non‑hazardous waste recycling more than doubled to 33%.
Mercury phase-out: Fully eliminated mercury use in production, with remediation of the former mercury-based facility underway.
Our People and Communities
Our employees, partners, and communities are central to ADAMA’s success. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, supporting continuous learning and development. Beyond our own operations, we work closely with farmers, agricultural workers, and local communities to share knowledge, strengthen resilience, and contribute positively where we operate.
2025 performance highlights:
Health & Safety: Achieved zero Significant Injuries or Fatalities for the second consecutive year; introduced a global digital H&S system to strengthen reporting and oversight, while reinforcing a strong safety culture.
Diversity and inclusion: Record female representation across the organization and management.
Farmer and community engagement: Trained over 680,000 farm workers globally on safe and responsible product use, supporting stewardship and sustainable agriculture in key markets.
Governance and Ethics
Strong governance and ethical conduct underpin trust with our customers, employees, partners, and investors. ADAMA is committed to transparency, accountability, and compliance across all business activities. Our governance framework ensures effective oversight, while our ethics and compliance programs promote a culture where people feel empowered to speak up and act with integrity.
2025 performance highlights:
Integrity in action: Recorded zero confirmed corruption cases during the year, supported by robust policies, training, and oversight mechanisms.
Speak‑up culture: Increased use of the Compliance Helpline, reflecting a stronger speak-up culture and signaling transparency and integrity to business partners
Human rights oversight in the supply chain: Strengthened due diligence processes and expanded training for procurement teams to address evolving human rights expectations and requirements.
