Environmental and Social Governance

6 pillars of impact behind our strategy

  • 01 Job Creation and Rural Development

    Scaling modern agri-food systems drives investment in rural areas, creates new. jobs and develops new skills across multiple industries and sectors, increasing incomes and strengthening rural communities.

  • 02 Environmental Impact

    Modern agricultural methodologies and techniques can reduce poor farming practices while improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emmissions and using water more efficiently.

  • 03 Access to Improved Nutrition

    Domestic populations gain access to higher-quality, safer food. Lower production costs generated through economies of scale can also support more affordable food for consumers.

  • 04 Improved Education and Skills

    A modern agricultural sector requires a higher-skilled workforce and the adoption of new technologies. Training, education and extension services form an integral part of the integrated process.

  • 05 Higher Exports

    Scaled production creates opportunities for high-quality exports alongside domestic supply, supporting import substitution, reducing reliance on imports and helping to strengthen the trade balance.

  • 06 Empowering People and Communities

    Agrium Capital’s model empowers women and youth within smallholder communities by expanding access to markets, capacity-building and inclusion in scalable agricultural value chains.

Our agri-food development strategy directly supports
12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Goal 1: No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere by ensuring access to resources, social protection and equal opportunities.

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

End hunger, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture for everyone.

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people of all ages.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure access to safe water, sanitation and sustainable water management.

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote inclusive economic growth, productive employment and decent work for all.

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, foster innovation and promote sustainable industry.

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequalities within and among countries so everyone has equal opportunities.

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns that reduce waste and protect resources.

Goal 13: Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Goal 15: Life on Land

Protect forests, biodiversity and ecosystems while restoring degraded land.

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen global partnerships and cooperation to achieve sustainable development.