Green Shirts, Big Impact: The Story of Nutrien’s Volunteers

At Nutrien, volunteering is woven into the company culture through the Grow Our Community (GOC) programs. Eligible employees across Nutrien’s global footprint are empowered to spend up to three days each year volunteering during work hours, through the Employee Volunteer Program. Not only does this foster community connection, but the Employee Matching Gift Program also recognizes volunteering done after-hours, with the ability for employees to earn up to $500 per year to donate to causes in the community.

“There are many ways we can give back to our communities, and at Nutrien, we believe volunteering is one of the most impactful,” said Ken Seitz, President and CEO. “When our employees step out to help where they can, it’s not just a responsibility—it’s also an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone involved.”

In 2024, Nutrien employees spent almost 25,000 hours volunteering in their communities, 3,500 of those were done during work hours. Through these programs, Nutrien employees can make tangible differences—from caring for sheltered animals and supporting food banks, to mentoring youth and participating in community clean-ups. Employees say that volunteering fills their cup, strengthens their teams, and makes them proud to work at a company that invests in its communities.

"At Nutrien, volunteerism isn’t just encouraged—it’s part of who we are. I’m always inspired to see our teams lending a hand wherever they can, making a meaningful difference together," said Chris Reynolds, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

One of the latest Nutrien volunteer initiatives was the Meewasin Valley spring clean-up in Saskatoon, an annual opportunity to spruce up the green spaces along the river after winter. Last week, during National Volunteer Week, more than 20 Nutrien employees, donning the recognizable bright green t-shirts, pitched in to clean the riverbank near Nutrien’s corporate office, joining an effort that typically results in almost 11,000 kilograms of garbage being collected.“We are a non-profit organization, and we rely heavily on volunteers to remove the garbage so we can make the river valley safe for our residents,” said Katie Walls, Meewasin’s volunteer and community events coordinator.

“Nutrien leads by example in our community, and I wanted to do my part. Volunteering along the riverbank right by our office—a spot everyone in Saskatoon enjoys— was an easy decision,” said Bradley Chiasson, Senior Project Engineer, TDL, as he participated in the cleanup.