FMC Corporation publishes 11th annual sustainability report

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06/01/2022 - 04:32 PM

For Generations to Come presents the company's progress on key global commitments

PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today published its 2021 sustainability report, For Generations to Come. It presents the company's progress on key global commitments including net-zero emissions, sustainable innovation, workforce diversity and safety.

"This year's report demonstrates how we are committing to greater change across our global company – from net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to deeper engagement with farmers around the world," said Mark Douglas, FMC president and chief executive officer. "We are proud of the work our employees have done over the past year to advance sustainability objectives while delivering critically-needed crop protection products to support sustainable agriculture, globally."

Anchored in the three pillars of FMC's global sustainability platform, the 2021 report highlights the company's efforts to protect, innovate and engage to leave the world a better place for the next generation.

"With increasing concerns over global food security, FMC's role in helping farmers produce food, feed and fiber for a growing world population is more vital than ever," said Karen Totland, vice president and chief sustainability officer. "In 2021, we continued to expand our leading portfolio of innovative solutions that help farmers grow more today while protecting the environment for tomorrow. It's a commitment we are proud to make."

Additional information about FMC's sustainability progress and goals, including an online copy of the 2021 report, is available at fmc.com/sustainability.

About FMC

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®.

Statement under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current views and assumptions regarding future events, future business conditions and the outlook for the company based on currently available information. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. These factors include, among other things, the risk factors and other cautionary statements included within FMC's 2021 Form 10-K filed with the SEC as well as other SEC filings and public communications. FMC cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the above cautionary statement. FMC undertakes no obligation, and specifically disclaims any duty, to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they were made, except as otherwise required by law.