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Genius Challenge SQM with support of Expande launches international call to promote the development of solutions around the use and applications of Iodine.
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Leaders in Sustainability Check out the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 that recognizes us as a world leader in sustainability.
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Virtual Tour Santiago de Humberstone
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We are present in strategic industries for human development: health, food and technology
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Communities Portal We invite you to communicate with us through our new community site.
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Environmental Goals and Commitments Reduce brine extraction by 50% in the Salar de Atacama, among other measures
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We join United Nations Global Compact Learn about its principles and the Sustainable Development Goals to which we adhere
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Genius Challenge SQM with support of Expande launches international call to promote the development of solutions around the use and applications of Iodine.
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Leaders in Sustainability Check out the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 that recognizes us as a world leader in sustainability.
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Virtual Tour Santiago de Humberstone
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We are present in strategic industries for human development: health, food and technology
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Communities Portal We invite you to communicate with us through our new community site.
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Environmental Goals and Commitments Reduce brine extraction by 50% in the Salar de Atacama, among other measures
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Revitalizing the textile art of the Lickan Antay people is the main goal of Casa Telar, which was launched in partnership with the community in 2018 and recently achieved a new milestone when its members became certified textile artisans. The participants attended courses on both theory and practice, successfully completing this new cycle of learning. […]
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Open invitation to second “More Lithium, Less Footprint” competition The panel discussion, entitled “Innovative solutions for the sustainable use of lithium,” focused on the challenges presented by this product, which has made Chile, through SQM, a leading global producer of this metal. During the event, panelists agreed on the need for companies to work with […]
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In what can be seen as an initiative of strategic importance not only for the Antofagasta Region but for the country as a whole, SQM and Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) joined forces to advance the design, production, and recycling of lithium batteries, as well as cathodes and lithium battery components. The project, entitled “Creation […]
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(Español) Fundación Miradas Compartidas junto a SQM inauguraron talleres para niños y jóvenes con discapacidad en Antofagasta, Tocopilla y María Elena
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Casa Telar: Salar de Atacama artisans certified in Andean textile techniques
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(Español) El Puerto Cowork realizó evento para emprendedores y emprendedoras de Tocopilla
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Expert panel addressed challenges of lithium in technological innovation and development
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SQM and UCN join forces to design, produce and recycle lithium batteries in Antofagasta
SQM in numbers
When figures can tell a story
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OUR GOALS AND COMMITMENTS
50%
reduction in waste by 2025
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OUR GOALS AND COMMITMENTS
2040
Carbon neutral in all products by
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OUR GOALS AND COMMITMENTS
2030
Carbon neutral in lithium, potassium chloride and iodine by
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OUR GOALS AND COMMITMENTS
50%
reduction in brine extraction by 2028
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OUR GOALS AND COMMITMENTS
40%
reduction in continental water by 2030
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SOCIAL CAPITAL
US$9,884,621
contributions per Corfo contract in 2021
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SOCIAL CAPITAL
US$5,449,296
direct social investment in 2021
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SOCIAL CAPITAL
158
institutions, foundations and associations that we work with
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HUMAN CAPITAL
9,036
average annual number of contractors
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HUMAN CAPITAL
20%
of women at our company are in STEM positions
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HUMAN CAPITAL
18.7%
of our workforce is female
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ENVIRONMENTAL CAPITAL
1,315,814 m3
waste water treated
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ENVIRONMENTAL CAPITAL
ThUS$31,127
in environmental investments and expenses
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ENVIRONMENTAL CAPITAL
91.3%
of the energy we use is renewable
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(Español) FAENAS MINERAS
7
mining operations in the Tarapacá and Antofagasta regions
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(Español) CLIENTES
110
Customers on 5 continents
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(Español) ENERGÍA SOLAR
95.8%
of energy used is solar
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(Español) Becas
807
scholarships for employees and their children over the last 13 years
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HUMAN CAPITAL
6.081
employees in Chile and around the world
Sustainability
We develop our operational and commercial work in harmony with the environment, committed to caring for people and the environment, and fostering a fruitful relationship with communities.
Learn more about our managementOur Certifications
Our products and processes have domestic and international certifications that verify quality and protection of people and the environment. Learn more about our certifications and progress on new certification processes.
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Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance
IRMA is an international standard that certifies social and environmental performance at mine sites globally. Its rigor makes it a source of reference for a wide range of stakeholders.
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Responsible Care
A voluntary certification and commitment by chemical companies to perfect the production, handling, distribution, use and disposal processes for their products. The companies aim toward the highest health and safety standards for their employees and surrounding communities while protecting the environment, company and community assets.
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EcoVadis
Ecovadis is a sustainability ratings provider that uses a methodology based on international standards, including the United Nations Global Compact Global Reporting Initiative and ISO 26000.
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ISO 14001
Companies use this Environmental Management System Standard to demonstrate responsibility and commitment to protecting the environment by managing environmental risks that could arise in their business operations.
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NCh 3262, Gender Equality
NCh 3262 (2012) on Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance is a voluntary standard that can be implemented in any organization. To incorporate gender perspective into companies, the UN Development Program (UNDP) recommended that all countries create programs to certify gender equality management systems.
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Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is a family of sustainability indices comprised of leading NYSE-traded companies with high performance in different areas, including the economic, social and environmental realms.
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CDP – Carbon Disclosure Project
CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
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Huella Chile
Huella Chile encourages public and private-sector companies to manage Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in order to mitigate the country's emissions. The program awards recognition beginning with carbon footprint measurement through the declaration of excellence.
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ECOPORTS
The leading environmental initiative for the European port sector. As such, it offers a series of environmental management tools based on EcoPorts PERS guidelines, global standards and the voluntary commitments that exceed regulatory requirements.
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Giro Limpio
It is a voluntary Chilean program, administered by the Energy Sustainability Agency, which seeks to certify and recognize the efforts made by freight transport companies in the field of sustainability and energy efficiency.
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Our Commitments: With this certification, we seek to promote a shift in mining toward a focus on sustainable production processes that generate positive social and environmental impacts.
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Our Commitment: Abide by the six basic principles of Responsible Care: continual improvement in environmental, health and safety performance; efficient use of resources; listen to, integrate and work with the surrounding community; and provide assistance to promote responsible management of chemical products. SQM will also re-certify every three years.
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Our Commitment: We commit to contributing to a more sustainable industry and improving our performance through 21 indicators across four main pillars: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
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Our Commitment: With this standard, we seek to manage and identify our industry’s environmental risks, including risk prevention and environmental protection per regulations and the socioeconomic needs required to comply with them.
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Our Commitment: Create procedures and organizational management practices that transform human resource management and organizational development to ensure greater equality.
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Our Commitment: Integrate and maximize sustainability as part of our development strategy. This commitment means challenging our operating practices to reduce environmental impact; expanding dialogue and building close, respectful relationships with surrounding communities; and achieving a high standard of transparency in all we do.
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Our Commitment: Identify and address growing risks and find new action opportunities to contribute to a sustainable industry.
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Our Commitment: To promote and strengthen measurement, reporting and management of greenhouse gases (GHG) through different initiatives.
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Our Commitment: Identify the environmental risks. Compare our score with the European average in order to receive expert advice and personalized recommendations from ECOPORTS.
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Our Commitment: Advancing towards carbon neutrality is one of SQM's main aspirations, a goal that the company seeks to achieve through concrete actions such as being the first mining company to obtain the Clean Turning Seal, which ratifies organizations that promote the reduction of consumption of fuels and CO2e emissions in freight transport.
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Meet Our Partnerships
We joined several entities in a commitment to integrating sustainability into our corporate strategy through different social and environmental actions. Learn more about our domestic and international partnerships.
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Global Battery Alliance
Global Battery Alliance aims to create a sustainable lithium battery value chain through 10 guiding principles. We are the only lithium producer participating in this international alliance.
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United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact seeks to encourage companies to take concrete actions toward sustainability. As part of the Global Compact, we commit to its ten principles, UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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Acción Empresas
Acción Empresas is an organization of more than 130 companies that, under the logic of competitiveness and sustainability, have decided to conduct their businesses in a sustainable manner. The initiative aims toward building a more inclusive and equitable society. Acción Empresas represents the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in Chile.
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ASIQUIM
The Chilean Industrial Chemical Association (ASIQUIM) includes 120 companies from the industrial chemical industry. In Chile, ASIQUIM implements Responsible Care, a global initiative that promotes sustainable development of the chemical industry. We also serve on the board of ASIQUIM’s Commission for Northern Chile in Antofagasta.
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International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA)
The International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) represents between 75-80% of global fertilizer production, including producers, sales and distribution.
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Race to zero
Race to Zero is the UN-backed global campaign that brings together non-state actors in the global economy to take immediate and rigorous action to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve a healthier, carbon-free and on-time world.
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Our Commitment: We uphold GBA principles to produce lithium sustainably; monitor, report and reduce GHG emissions; lower our water and carbon footprints; and improve energy efficiency. These commitments are also in our Sustainability Plan.
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Our Commitment: Along with the Global Compact, we commit to implementing the 10 Principles to integrating sustainability into our corporate strategy. We report our progress annually via Communications on Progress (CoP).
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Commitments: We uphold the principles that Acción Empresas promotes and commit to: People and Work, Sustainable Territories, Responsible Sourcing, Climate Change, Circular Economy and Ethics and Governance.
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Our Commitments: We uphold the principles ASQUIM promotes and assume commitments and responsibilities toward sustainable development of the chemical industry. We work on developing standards for health, safety and the environment. We have Responsible Care accreditation for the Nueva Victoria site and will soon for the Port of Tocopilla.
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Commitments: We uphold the general principles that IFA promotes to encourage efficiency and responsibility in the production, distribution and use of fertilizers around the world.
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Our Commitment: Reduce emissions in all areas quickly and fairly in line with the Paris Agreement, with transparent action plans and strong short-term targets.
SQM Present in the communities
SQM-driven programs are implemented jointly with our neighbors with whom we have direct, trust-based relationships.

Puerto de Tocopilla
- Puerto Cowork
- Social and labor Integration
- Support Artisanal Fishermen
- Robotics and Science Program
- Environmental Forgers Network Support
- Flower Workshops
Quillagua
- Hydroponic Cooperative
- Agroforestry and Tourism Program
- Program + Mathematics
- Looms rescue and identity
- Flower Workshops
María Elena
- Robotics and Science Program
- Program + Mathematics
- Environmental Education
- Looms Rescue and Identity
- Flower Workshops
S. Pedro de Atacama
- Height Wine Ayllu
- Leveling of studies program
- Program + Mathematics
- Program + Language
- Program + Art and Culture
- Likan Antai Agricultural Lyceum Support
- Apprentices Program
Toconao
- Height Wine Ayllu
- Tockolen Indian Hotel
- Program + Mathematics
- Program + Art and Culture
- Apprentices Program
- Casa Telar Program
Talabre
- Hydroponic Greenhouse
- Alfalfa cultivation
- Program + Mathematics
- Apprentices Program
Faena Coya Sur
Faena Salar del Carmen
Faena Salar de Atacama
- Faenas Productivas
- Comunidades