FMC Corporation announces partnership with NSPCA of South Africa
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced a three-year partnership with the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in South Africa, contributing $300,000 to support wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and education. The NSPCA, the largest animal welfare organization in the southern hemisphere, has operated since 1955. FMC aims to enhance biodiversity, benefiting agriculture and the planet. This partnership reinforces FMC's commitment to sustainability and compliance with new wildlife conservation policies being developed in South Africa.
- FMC's commitment of $300,000 to support NSPCA programs focuses on wildlife conservation and education.
- Strengthening of FMC's brand image through social responsibility initiatives in South Africa.
- Alignment with global sustainability trends and biodiversity efforts, enhancing FMC's market positioning.
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), an agricultural sciences company, recently announced a three-year partnership with the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA). FMC will contribute
The NSPCA, the largest animal welfare organization in the southern hemisphere, operates across South Africa and has been ensuring the protection of animals there since 1955.
"FMC understands the importance of biodiversity and its benefits not just to the agricultural industry, but to the entire planet," said Karen Totland, FMC vice president and chief sustainability officer. "We strive to be a force for good in our communities. The future of agriculture, of our business and of society depend on companies like FMC creating a safe, healthy and inclusive environment in which to live and work. Our new partnership with the NSPCA demonstrates FMC's willingness to embrace that responsibility by supporting their stewardship and education programs in South Africa."
"FMC has relationships with many stakeholders in the conservation world, but we were immediately drawn to the NSPCA because of their unique ability to enforce national animal protection laws," said Susanne Lingard, FMC's vice president of regulatory affairs. "The NSPCA will play a significant role in upholding compliance with the new policies and legislations for the conservation of key wildlife species that are currently being developed by the government of South Africa."
"This kind of support is essential to the success of our daily work," said Douglas Wolhuter, manager, wildlife protection unit at the NSPCA. "There are many challenges facing us, but with FMC's contribution, we'll have access to resources that will provide lasting benefits to our wildlife conservation efforts and education programs."
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FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn® and Twitter®.
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