Here you'll find contributions and information about all aspects of sustainability. It has many facets which can be addressed and supported in many different ways. We at K+S, actively support sustainability in many different ways too.
Sustainability News
Strengthening Sustainability & Social Responsibility
EcoVadis silver recognition level for K+S
Again, EcoVadis has assessed the performance of K+S in 21 themes, divided into four subject areas. In all categories relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) the results of our company are above the industry benchmark and thus, once again receives the silver status recognition.
K+S is nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2024
The German Sustainability Award recognizes companies that are considered pioneers of transformation in their industry. It is awarded by the Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis e.V. in close cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry DIHK.
Site Neuhof-Ellers certified according to DIN ISO 14001
On June 12, 2023, the ISO 14001 certificate was received at Neuhof-Ellers. The Neuhof-Ellers plant thus received the official certificate for its environmental management system. The plant is thus committed to environmental protection and sustainable management in accordance with the climate targets set by K+S.
EcoVadis Silver Medal
K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH has been awarded again with the silver recognition level
EcoVadis has assessed the performance of K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH in 21 themes, divided into four subject areas. In all categories relating to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) the results of our company are above the industry benchmark and thus, once again receives the silver status recognition.
econsense – Forum for Sustainable Development of German Business e.V.
K+S joins the econsense sustainability network
econsense is a network of internationally operating companies with a common goal: They want to actively shape the change to a more sustainable economy and society.
Environmentally friendly and sustainable mining
K+S commits to EU principles for sustainable raw materials
K+S is committed to complying with the principles for sustainable extraction and processing of raw materials formulated by the EU („EU principles for sustainable raw materials”). These principles essentially concern social, ecological, and economic aspects as well as sustainable corporate governance.
Covering of tailings piles
Where fox and hare say good night to each other on the green tailings pile
The Sigmundshall tailings surprises with green grass, colorful flowers and a great variety of animals.
UN Global Compact Yearbook 2020
K+S presents product value impacting in the UN Global Compact Yearbook 2020
As one of the best practices, K+S presents product value impacting in the Yearbook celebrating 20 years of the UN Global Compact.
Wild spaces
Experience nature – let plants grow
Biodiversity is declining and less and less natural habitats are available for animal and plant species. Recent studies have shown that over 30% of insect and bird populations in Europe have noticeably declined. With the so-called wild spaces, we as K+S want to counteract this trend by providing natural habitats for animal and plant species.
