Yara International controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Belarus supplier labor-rights controversy
Yara faced calls to end or condition its relationship with Belaruskali after reports that workers participating in strikes or demonstrations had been dismissed. Yara publicly urged the supplier to respect workers' rights.
2015
Former executives sentenced
Former CEO Thorleif Enger and other former executives received prison sentences related to the corruption case.
2014
Corporate corruption settlement
Yara admitted corruption offenses involving senior officials and suppliers in several countries and agreed to pay a major Norwegian fine.
2013
Libya, India, and Russia corruption investigation
Norwegian authorities investigated alleged improper payments and accounting practices connected with Yara's historical dealings in Libya, India, and Russia. The investigation included payments allegedly routed through intermediaries and fictitious invoices.