Brazil Potash Corp. — Ethics Grade C-

Brazil Potash Corp. receives an overall ethics grade of C- (42/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Agriculture. Market cap: Mid Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 50
• privacy: 80
• consumer: 70
• environment: 35
• humanRights: 20

Documented incidents (3)

• Mura Indigenous Land Rights Conflict (high, 2023) — The company's Autazes project has been criticized for advancing potash mining on lands claimed by the Mura people without adequate prior consultation. Courts have repeatedly suspended licenses due to rights violations.
• Sensitive Ecosystem Mining (high, 2022) — The proposed mining operations are located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest near floodplains. Environmentalists warn of the risk of tailing contamination and habitat loss in a critical biodiversity hotspot.
• Irregular Licensing Allegations (medium, 2024) — Federal prosecutors in Brazil challenged the state-level environmental licenses granted to the company, arguing only federal agencies have jurisdiction over indigenous territories.

Documented good deeds

• Local Job Creation Commitment — Pledged that 80% of the construction and operation workforce would be hired locally from the Amazonas region.

Ethical alternatives

• Nutrien Ltd. — A larger, more established provider with better ESG reporting and operations located in more stable jurisdictions.