Mosaic is among 113 companies recognized as global leaders in
environmental performance and climate action
PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 5, 2015 /CNW/ -- For the third
consecutive year, The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) has achieved
recognition from the international non-profit, CDP, for
demonstrating measurable action and strategies to reduce greenhouse
emissions (GHGs) and mitigate climate-related business risks.
Mosaic achieved a grade of A for performance and is one of 113
companies to be recognized on the CDP Climate "A" List. CDP
independently assessed thousands of companies' disclosures against
its scoring methodology, and selected only 5 percent for inclusion
on the A List.
"Our sustainability efforts are paying off. Mosaic is conserving
natural resources, reducing its carbon footprint and decreasing
operating costs. While we're leading our industry in these efforts,
there is more we plan to accomplish," said Joc O'Rourke, President and Chief Executive
Officer of The Mosaic Company. "By 2020, Mosaic is targeting to
reduce energy and freshwater use and greenhouse gas emissions by 10
percent per product tonne."
This is Mosaic's sixth disclosure to CDP. Mosaic cited
measurable initiatives, including potash process engineering
improvements in Saskatchewan,
energy efficient LED lights in its China and Florida facilities, and a new port terminal
crane in Brazil. Learn more about
Mosaic's performance in its 2014 Annual Report & Outlook and
2014 Sustainability Report, titled "Leading with
Purpose."
About The Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is one of
the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated
phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Mosaic is a single source
provider of phosphate and potash fertilizers and feed ingredients
for the global agriculture industry. Learn more at
www.mosaicco.com.
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