Better Health for All
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Mosaic's core products, crop nutrients, are essential for food production, accounting for half of the world's food, and its animal feed ingredients are generally recognized as safe by the FDA.
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The company's foundation and programs support food and nutrition security, reaching over 760,000 people in India
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and 233,000 families in Saskatoon,
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and providing nutrition education to over 18,000 students in Brazil.
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During the COVID-19 crisis, Mosaic committed over $2.5 million globally for hunger relief
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and distributed hygiene and medical kits.
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The company offers comprehensive wellness programs, including psychological health and an Employee Assistance Program, for its nearly 14,000 employees,
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and promotes preventative health through agricultural best practices and hygiene kit distribution.
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However, 47% of Mosaic's revenue comes from products classified as Category 1 or 2 hazardous substances.
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The company has a history of severe environmental incidents, including a $2 billion settlement in 2015 for improper hazardous waste disposal
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and a $30 million settlement in 2009 for Clean Air Act violations.
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In 2024, Mosaic received three environmental enforcement actions,
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had eight releases of 2,000 gallons or more,
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and two process safety incidents.
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The company plans to inject contaminated wastewater deep underground, raising concerns about irreversible drinking water contamination with heavy metals.
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While Mosaic discloses its deep well injection plans and safety measures, environmental advocates dispute the completeness and honesty of these disclosures.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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The Mosaic Company is a global producer and marketer of crop nutrients, not a financial institution. As such, it does not offer lending, deposit services, or consumer credit products to the general public. Consequently, there is no data available regarding customer shares in underserved segments, pricing fairness of financial products, revenue from high-cost financial products, or customer debt burden ratios. The company also does not operate financial service access points or offer financial products requiring disclosure or explanation to consumers. While Mosaic engages in philanthropic community investments, such as $16.4 million in 2024, and supports programs like the Quilombola Agroindustry Program in Brazil and the SCOPE program in Florida aimed at financial independence and employment, these are not classified as community finance reinvestment or direct financial outcomes for users of financial services as defined by the rubric.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Within the past three years, The Mosaic Company has faced three substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations. In July 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company for two serious violations and proposed fines of $30,649 following a worker fatality at its Mulberry, Florida plant due to an unguarded ribbon blender.
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Additionally, in February 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement with Mosaic for violations of chemical accident prevention at its Louisiana facility, resulting in a $217,085 penalty.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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All suppliers must commit to abide by Mosaic’s Supplier Code of Conduct and Commitment to Human Rights.
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These agreements generally require suppliers to follow applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and address preventing bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, legal minimum wages, fair working hours, and safe working conditions.
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No specific, quantifiable data was found for fair-trade certification share, average audit frequency for tier-1 suppliers, number of substantiated forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed for violations, share of spend on high-risk materials, or a consolidated percentage of procurement budget directed to diverse suppliers.
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Honest & Fair Business
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The company incurred a regulatory penalty of $217,085 in January 2024 for non-compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act
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and a $148,000 class action settlement in 2022 for failing to reimburse brand ambassadors.
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The company maintains a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, signed by the CEO, which outlines ethical standards.
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It provides an anonymous EthicsPoint Hotline
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and offers annual training on topics including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-corruption measures.
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Kind to Animals
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Mosaic demonstrates significant efforts in wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. In Florida, the company has placed approximately 22,500 acres in conservation easements
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and owns or controls over 33,600 acres designated for preservation.
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In Brazil, more than 26,000 acres are protected or restored.
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The company's Florida business planted approximately 4.1 million plants in 2024.
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Mosaic's long-term efforts have led to documented population increases for the Florida Scrub-Jay
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, successful relocation of over 10,000 gopher tortoises
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, and the management of sanctuaries for over twelve species of coastal birds.
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All three of its Florida mines have Wildlife and Habitat Management Plans.
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Regarding animal testing, the company's animal feed ingredients (approximately 2% of total products)
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are considered "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by the FDA, meaning safety testing is typically not needed.
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However, for evaluating product efficacy, Mosaic works with third parties to conduct intermittent bioavailability studies involving animals.
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The company does not have animal agriculture operations under its control and does not source eggs, meat, or dairy.
No War, No Weapons
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The Mosaic Company's core business is the production and marketing of crop nutrients, with no evidence of defense-related activities or assets.
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The company follows its Sanctions Policy and states it does not conduct business with countries, persons, or businesses subject to sanctions under U.S. law.
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The Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainable Development (EHSS) Committee of Mosaic’s Board provides oversight for environmental, health, safety, and sustainable development, with no mention of defense-related business.
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Mosaic has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) since 2011, committed to upholding its ten universal principles,
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and was ranked for publicly disclosed sustainability information by the UCLA Anderson School of Management Open for Good Transparency Index in 2023.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The company paid over $217,000 in civil penalties for alleged Clean Air Act violations at its St. James, Louisiana, facility.
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Additionally, it reported a potential discharge of polluted water into Tampa Bay from its Riverview plant during Hurricane Milton
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, a fire at the same plant potentially releasing hazardous material
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, and a potential liner tear at its Mulberry facility that may result in environmental contamination
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. Mosaic has set a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions companywide by 2040
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, with a more ambitious target for its Florida operations by 2030
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. The company plans to reduce emissions from self-generated electricity and work with utility providers to acquire net-zero energy
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Mosaic provides a 24/7 EthicsPoint hotline available to the public, covering all operational sites for community concerns.
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The company's local procurement spending in 2024 ranged from 61% to 98% across its various operational locations.
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Mosaic has numerous formal partnerships with Indigenous and local community groups, including specific Indigenous nations and Community Advisory Panels in Canada, Central Florida, and Louisiana.
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.
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In 2022, 7.05% of community investments were directed to cultural preservation, including $1.1 million for Indigenous culture sponsorships.
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Active protection measures are in place for cultural and heritage sites, with no reported incidents of disruption, through adherence to The Heritage Property Act in Canada, archaeological surveys in Florida, and cultural studies in Brazil.
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FPIC processes are not applicable as the company states it does not operate on, or immediately adjacent to, any lands of Indigenous peoples.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company enforces the use of phishing-resistant authentication factors, utilizing WebAuthn exclusively wherever possible, and uses Okta for identity and access management.
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All employees receive comprehensive security training annually and upon onboarding.
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, with mandatory live sessions for new employees and engineers focusing on secure coding principles.
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Site-specific hazard training is also provided annually for visitors, drivers, and contractors.
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The company explicitly states it does not sell personal information or share text messaging originator opt-in data and consent with any third parties.
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It also uses written contracts with subsidiaries, affiliates, strategic partners, and service providers that require confidentiality and prohibit the use of information for any purpose other than performing the contract.
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The company states compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, has a Brazil Data Protection Officer, and references privacy notices for Canadian and Nevada residents.
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A Governance Risk and Compliance team within the cybersecurity department focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity and compliance risk.
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Users are provided with CCPA rights, including the Right to Know and Right to Delete, with defined response times.
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They can also control advertising cookies and opt-out of marketing and promotional communications.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Mosaic actively manages hazardous waste, with solvent recovery systems reclaiming 90% of press solvents, reducing annual waste from 118 drums to less than 10 drums.
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In 2022, the company also recycled over 515 tons of paper, plastic, and aluminum.
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