Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010)

Total Carbon Emissions:Less than one million tons of CO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:95%

Total Energy Consumption:4,979,726 GJ

Water Consumption:15,678,000 m3

Waste Generated:5,553 tons

Obtained environmental approvals for two Environmental Impact Studies and four Environmental Impact Statements.
Reduced energy consumption by 37,632 GJ (1% of total annual consumption), resulting in a 3,099-ton reduction in CO2 emissions.
Implemented 90% of measures in the Tocopilla Decontamination Plan before the deadline, significantly reducing emissions.
Recycled 6,353 kg of computer and electronic waste.

Recognized as a 2010 Outstanding Company by the Municipality of San Pedro de Atacama.
Employee satisfaction levels reached 68%.
Provided 54,923 training hours for 2,530 employees.
Awarded 17 scholarships to employees and 26 to their children.
Funded four employee initiatives supporting communities.
Decreased the number of accidents compared to 2009 (85 vs. 121).

Renewed ISO 9001:2008 certification for lithium, nitrate, and iodine production processes, as well as logistics, storage, and human resources areas.
Completed 100% of REACH implementation program for 13 products.

Short-term Goals:

Impact of the global economic crisis on markets.
Two fatal accidents occurred, impacting the “Zero Accident” goal.
Severity of accidents remained a challenge despite reduction in number of accidents.

Stopped production in El Toco and Pampa Blanca to improve efficiency.
Reinforced training program, emphasizing SQM’s Basic Safety Rules.
Intensified efforts to achieve a zero-accident record.
Implemented various initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

More than 85% of contractors located in Metropolitan, Tarapacá, and Antofagasta Regions; 87% of suppliers located in the same regions.

Frameworks Used: GRI G3

Certifications: ISO 9001:2008