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So why can Nutrien make such an ambitious commitment and know that it’s achievable?
“Because at Nutrien, we work safely. Safety is our number-one priority, and making sure that Nutrien employees get home safe, healthy, and secure every day is a core value,” Long says. “Nutrien’s safety culture starts with organizational leaders and extends to all employees within the business and is shown through our Culture of Care. There are dedicated safety supervisors, award-winning mine rescue and emergency response teams who are all focused on safety.”
Additionally, it’s because Nutrien already has a network of six low-cost potash mines, which allows the company to be more agile than any other potash producer, says Chris Reynolds, executive vice-president & president, potash.
“An extraordinary cross-functional team of frontline managers, miners, support functions, and others worked together and determined in a short period of time how to get the additional million tonnes,” Reynolds notes. “It was really impressive.” Another key ingredient in Nutrien’s ability to deliver on the commitment is its technology. Automation and tele-remote systems enhance the mines’ safety, productivity, and the quality of their data, Long says. Using this technology and the expertise of Nutrien’s employees, more than two miles of tunnel is safely mined per day across the six sites.
“But ultimately, I think we can do this because at Nutrien, we are rooted in Saskatchewan,” says Long. “This is our home. We have strong relationships with local and Indigenous suppliers across the province. We have the people, the expertise, and the infrastructure to take on this challenge, during these uncertain times, and we’re proud to be leading the charge in feeding a growing planet.”
Later in the year, Nutrien announced another planned increase to 18 million tonnes of potash production capability by 2025, which will require more specialized personnel and a continued focus on safe and sustainable operations. l
