OUR PRINCIPLES



Our work and our success mean responsibility. Compass Minerals understands that we have a duty to care for our employees, our communities and the world around us.



Community Engagement

Giving is essential. Compass Minerals Cares helps our company and our employees positively impact the communities where we live and work. This program focuses on our core pillars of community engagement. These include company gifts and volunteer opportunities. We’re empowering, supporting and encouraging outreach in the places we call home.

 
Our People are Clearly Essential

At Compass Minerals, our mission is to be the best essential minerals company by safely delivering where and when it matters.

 

We are a leading provider of essential minerals that provide solutions to nature’s challenges. Our people are Clearly Essential.

 

View the Compass Minerals Clearly Essential Video

 
Corporate Sustainability

We have a clear vision of our corporate purpose. This means building a sustainable company. We work to ensure safety throughout our operations and in the communities where we’re located. And we act as stewards of the resources we manage, working to minimize or mitigate our environmental impact. For Compass Minerals, corporate sustainability also means achieving long-term growth to drive strong financial results and real returns for our shareholders. And it means doing all of this with transparency and accountability.

 

View our latest ESG Report

Chad Larsen
“ I've worked at Compass Minerals for 30 years, and I'm always proud of how the company supports our veteran community. Compass Minerals also values its employees and creates growth opportunities for a rewarding career. ”

Chad Larsen
Operations Manager, Salt and Magnesium Chloride, Ogden
Lily Zamora
“ Compass Minerals has been instrumental in supporting my career growth and development through continuing education and professional certification opportunities. ”

Lily Zamora
Senior Director, Sustainability and Government Affairs, Overland Park
Mike Reece
“ At Compass Minerals, I truly feel valued. My ideas are listened to and, when they benefit the business, they are acted upon. I'm proud to be recognised for the role I play in our success — it's rewarding to know that my contributions make a difference. ”

Mike Reece
Operations Manager, Winsford
Kris Shelite
“ After 15 years of working for Compass Minerals, I continue to be motivated each day by one thing – the people. The people here are like family to me. ”

Kris Shelite
Operations Superintendent, Lyons
Melanie Collison
“ I appreciate the positive work environment at my site. The teamwork between union employees and management is collaborative because we all want to deliver and safely get the job done. ”

Melanie Collison
Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor, Goderich Plant
Jermaine Jones
“ As part of my work, I volunteer for extra training and responsibilities on the mine rescue team. I’m honored to serve as a first responder in mining emergencies. ”

Jermaine Jones
Supervisor, Underground Engineering, Cote Blanche