We are customer-focused, market-oriented and
sustainable
K+S is an independent, customer-focused supplier of mineral products for the agriculture,
industry, consumer, and community sectors.
Who we are
K+S is an internationally oriented raw materials company with production sites in Europe as well as North America. More than 11,000 employees around the world make K+S successful and dynamic.
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principles
We have defined our mission statement, values, and principles complementing our corporate strategy. These define our corporate activities and provide the framework for our operations.
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Mission StatementMission StatementWhat we extract comes from nature and strengthens nature: our products are indispensable for people, animals, and plants. Through our products, we succeed in promoting health, growth, and quality of life.
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New Corporate StrategyStrategy & GoalsOur strategic focus is on our core business with potash and magnesium products. Our focus on the environment, nature, and climate protection remains unchanged. Every business decision must be consistent with our climate strategy.
→The executive bodies of K+S
The Board of Executive Directors and the Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft are committed to responsible as well as transparent corporate governance and control focused on long-term value creation.
Board of Executive DirectorsThe Board of Executive Directors conducts the Company's business in accordance with the law, the Articles of Association and its bylaws, as well as taking into account the resolutions of the Annual General Meeting.
→ Our Supervisory BoardThe Supervisory Board appoints the members of the Board of Executive Directors and monitors as well as advises the Board of Executive Directors in its management of the business.
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governance
Responsible corporate governance is the basis of our work. We act according to clear rules and principles.
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The executive bodies of K+S AktiengesellschaftWe are committed to creating sustainable value and positioning our Company in the best possible manner to meet the needs of all stakeholders. For this purpose, we rely on responsible corporate management governed by established criteria. It constitutes the basis of our decision-making and control processes.
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ComplianceWith our compliance management system, we ensure that the applicable law, our internal regulations and the regulatory standards recognized by the company are known throughout the Group and that their compliance can be monitored.
→Anchored locally - positioned globally
K+S is one of the world's largest salt producers and belongs to the top group of international potash suppliers. We extract and refine mineral raw materials on four continents for customers all over the world.
50 sites on five continents
Regionally sourced, worldwide. The K+S Group has production sites in Europe, North, Central, and South America, with additional distribution sites in Africa and Asia.
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Added valueK+S covers the entire value chain: From the exploration of raw materials to the application of products.
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SuppliersGood cooperation with suppliers is crucial to our success. Together we develop suitable solutions and processes.
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