SQM, a Chilean chemical company, operates out of Chile and is involved in the production of commodities such as lithium, potassium fertilizers, iodine, and solar salts. With a focus on sustainability and governance, SQM extracts these materials from salt brine deposits and caliche ore. The company also has projects in Australia and China for further lithium production. With a medium-risk ESG score of 27.4, SQM is a leader in the industry.