Planet: Supporting Responsible Stewardship of Agricultural Ecosystems

At Valent U.S.A., sustainability is guided by three interconnected pillars: people, planet, and productivity. These pillars shape how we evaluate our products, from development through use in the field.

 

 

 

 

Each pillar is supported by clear sustainability criteria, represented by icons that help highlight real-world benefits for growers and their operations. Together, these criteria reflect a holistic approach, balancing protection of natural resources, responsible stewardship of ecosystems, and the ability to produce high-quality crops efficiently to meet the needs of growers today and for generations to come.

The Planet pillar focuses on protecting environmental systems and natural resources that support agricultural production. Through this pillar, Valent U.S.A. supports responsible crop management practices that consider soil, water, air, and surrounding ecosystems while maintaining productive agricultural landscapes.

Under the Planet pillar, Valent U.S.A. applies defined criteria to evaluate how products and practices support sustainability in practical, measurable ways throughout development and use. These criteria focus on three key areas: environmental fit, conservation practices that protect soil and water, and support for soil health and long-term resilience. Together, they reflect how Valent solutions are assessed for their ability to help growers manage crops responsibly while minimizing potential environmental impact across diverse production systems.

Together, these criteria illustrate how the Planet pillar supports the natural resources that agriculture depends on.

Learn more about each sustainable solutions criteria icon within the Planet pillar below:

Environmental Fit and Responsible Stewardship

Protecting production areas and surrounding ecosystems is essential to sustainable agriculture. Valent products are evaluated for their environmental fit, with consideration for protecting crops, nearby habitats, and pollinators, while supporting effective crop management throughout the season.

Valent U.S.A. considers product characteristics, regulatory standards, and real-world use practices that support responsible stewardship from discovery and development through application and container recycling. Environmental fit evaluations focus on maximizing agronomic benefits while minimizing potential risk to ecosystems.

When used according to the label, Valent solutions are designed to support low environmental impact, with minimal persistence and no habitat restrictions, helping growers manage crops responsibly within diverse production environments.

Supporting Conservation Tillage and Water Quality

Conservation practices play an important role in protecting soil and water resources. Valent solutions are evaluated for their ability to support conservation tillage systems by providing effective weed control in reduced- or no-till operations, allowing growers to maintain residue cover while managing crop challenges.

By supporting residue retention, these practices can contribute to improved water quality and reduced soil erosion. Valent’s agronomy expertise helps ensure product performance in conservation systems, enabling growers to adopt practices that align environmental stewardship with operational needs.

Advancing Soil Health and Resilience

Healthy soils are foundational to sustainable agriculture. Valent solutions are evaluated for their compatibility with practices that support soil health, including conservation tillage, crop rotations, and cover crops.

These approaches help build soil structure, increase organic matter, and improve water retention, contributing to soils that are more resilient to drought, heat, and heavy rainfall. Supporting productive, resilient soils helps protect farmland today while sustaining its long-term viability.

A Planet-Focused Approach to Sustainable Agriculture

By prioritizing environmental fit, conservation practices, and soil health, key criteria under the Planet pillar, Valent demonstrates its commitment to protecting the natural resources that support agriculture. These considerations are a core part of how Valent U.S.A. evaluates products and supports responsible crop production across a wide range of cropping systems.

This planet-focused approach is one of the three pillars guiding Valent’s broader sustainability commitments, alongside supporting people and advancing productivity to support the future of agriculture.

To learn more about Valent U.S.A.’s sustainability commitments and how the people, planet, and productivity pillars work together, visit our sustainability criteria page.