As we wind-down 2020, we reflect on the 12 things we are MOST grateful for this year. Here’s what made the list:  

1. Our employees
   Across North America, our employees make it possible to deliver the products farmers need for growing season. Despite a global pandemic and complete uprooting of our daily lives – our people have stepped up, remained strong and came to work every day to do their part. We've asked so much of them this year, and they delivered.
   
   During the uncertainty the world is facing, we know that the people of Saskatchewan continue to look to the potash industry and the over 1,800 Mosaic employees to aid in our recovery by feeding our local economy by mining potash to help the world grow the food it needs.
    
2. The safety of our people and the environment
   At Mosaic, zero harm to our people and the environment is always our top priority. This year has come with many challenges; keeping people safe has never been harder, and yet, we've continually improved our procedures and protocols to do better. While we still have work to do, we must pause to be grateful for the millions of hours worked safely this year.
    
3. Our global customers
   Year after year, worldwide producers put in the hard work in fields using our crop nutrients to grow healthy, sustainable crops to feed us all. Without their tireless efforts from dusk till dawn, our plates would sit empty.  
    
4. A continued legacy in the communities we call home
   For nearly 60 years, potash mining has helped the province thrive. As we build the world’s largest, most competitive potash mine in Esterhazy, we can’t help but we are proud of the deep legacy we built the future upon.
    
5. Our partnerships in Indigenous communities  
   By working with First Nations and Métis communities, we identify strategic opportunities to support the projects that are important to growth and sustainability in the areas where we operate. By 2025 Mosaic has committed to increasing Indigenous representation to 15% by 2025 in Canada in three pillar areas: community investment, workforce new hires representation, and procurement. Our continued partnership with many Saskatchewan First Nations who neighbour our operations helped grow and strengthen the communities we live and work.
    
6. Our ever-resilient and committed community partners
   At Mosaic, we understand that the sustainability of our business and our communities are strongly linked. We proudly partner with community organizations that are making a difference in the places we call home. This year, we saw our partners step up to support our community, ensuring those most vulnerable had the resources they needed when they needed it most.
    
7. The ability to provide access to healthy food for our neighbours  
   Across North America, millions of people face food insecurity each day - and this year alone, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity due to the ongoing pandemic. Through our annual support of roughly $1.7 million (USD), we helped over 136 food security organizations across North America feed those who need a helping hand in our communities.
    
8. For the support of our employees’ families
   Many times, during this extraordinary year, the families of our employees gave so much for our people to come to work and do their important job – be it from home or in our facilities. Your sacrifices and support make it possible for our team to shine, and for that, we are grateful.
    
9. The local businesses that help us do our important work
   From contractors to suppliers to coffee shops, photographers and print shops in the communities we call home – we aim to support local businesses and spend millions of dollars in the communities.
    
10. The steadfast Saskatchewan spirit
    This year we saw communities come together to support each other during the unprecedented times we continue to face. Across Saskatchewan, residents displayed acts of kindness that helped many get through some of our toughest days. From showing support at our virtual food drive with the Regina Food Bank to sharing words of encouragement - the community spirit displayed during our highs and lows is why we are so proud to be part of the fabric of Saskatchewan.
     
11. Those who use their voice to support us
    When we launched a campaign to fight for the Canadian potash industry, many listened and offered to lend their voice to remind the province and our country of the structural challenges the industry is up against when competing with global competitors who are taking advantage of Canada-only costs. More can and will be done. We are grateful to everyone who wants a strong, local potash industry that can grow and thrive for decades to come. Learn more by visiting www.timetodigdeeper.com.
     
12. YOU  
    Thank you for taking the time to visit our new website and share in our gratitude list. If you’ve been here before, know that your interest and support for what we do and how we do it is appreciated. We hope you’ll continue to check in with us in the new year.