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Our People
Our mission
ICL recognizes that our people are our biggest asset, therefore we have created a culture of integrity, purpose, and innovation that unifies our employees around the world.
We strive to unite all of our employees towards the common goal of making a positive impact. We do so by promoting ethical business conduct, fair labor practices, employee development, and investment in the community. ICL provides the resources, infrastructure, and company values to allow each of our employees and managers to fulfill their potential and grow both personally and professionally. We constantly work towards improving our employer value proposition worldwide.
Guided by a strategic vision focused on sustainable innovation, optimizing operations, expanding into new industry sectors, and developing advanced products, innovation is embedded in our DNA. The ICL Business Innovation for Growth (BIG) accelerator fosters a flat organizational culture that empowers every employee to propose innovative ideas and lead projects. Sustainability is at the heart of our innovations, integrating Green Chemistry principles into all new products and processes, with a commitment to measuring environmental and societal impact.
Our DNA: We Dare, We Share, We Care
At ICL, we believe in daring to innovate, sharing our knowledge, and caring for our community and environment. Our internal innovation program, BIG, enhances ideation, accelerates execution, and improves collaboration across divisions, making innovation an integral part of our culture. Through Open Innovation Collaboration, initiated in 2012, we foster early-stage tech adoption via funded collaborations with startups and research groups, paving the way for advancements in agriculture, food, and advanced materials.
We have established the Planet Startup Hub, our corporate investment arm, which functions as an innovation hub for FoodTech and AgTech, and also invests in energy storage, new materials, and other fields. Our Lighthouse Program transforms operations into smart factories using AI, robotics, and digital technologies. Additionally, ICL Link facilitates internal knowledge sharing and professional networking across our divisions, promoting a cohesive and innovative organizational culture.
KPIs
2023, ICL considers these achievements a result of its enhanced safety practices and proactive culture
Women serving as executive officers increased by
Overall employee turnover rate was
Safety accidents decreased by
Global IR rate 2023 vs. 2020 reduced by
RTO Index 2023 vs. 2020 decreased by
How we care
Fair and responsible employment
ICL is committed to providing equal opportunities to its employees by treating employees fairly and creating an empathetic and compassionate workplace.
Health and safety
ICL is continuously fostering a strong safety culture, we take responsibility for our employees, contractors, and business partners.
Training and development
We have created various programs and mentorships to further develop and enhance the abilities of our employees.
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging
At ICL we strive to continually promote equality, and we are committed to becoming a more inclusive and attentive organization.
Employee welfare and wellbeing
At ICL we have various mechanisms to support the welfare and wellbeing of our employees.
Case study
Restoring Nature with Full Force
The Program for the Restoration of Excavated Sites — Ecological Rehabilitation of Mines promotes the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation of mining sites, in collaboration with landscape architects.