Yara
Yara International ASA, commonly known as Yara, is a leading global fertiliser company headquartered in Norway. Established in 1905, Yara has grown to become a key player in the agricultural sector, with significant operations across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions in crop nutrition, including nitrogen-based fertilisers and precision farming technologies. Yara's commitment to sustainability sets it apart in the industry, as it strives to enhance agricultural productivity while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Yara has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in digital farming and a robust portfolio of products designed to optimise crop yields. As a trusted partner for farmers worldwide, Yara continues to lead the way in sustainable agriculture practices.
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Yara's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yara's reported carbon emissions
Yara International ASA, headquartered in Norway, reported a total of approximately 58,400,000,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2023. This figure includes about 14,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and around 42,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a near-term target status classified as "Committed" as of March 2021. In previous years, Yara's emissions have shown significant figures, such as approximately 71,100,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and about 75,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing its carbon output. Yara has set a GHG emissions intensity target of approximately 2,700 kg CO2e per tonne of nitrogen produced by 2025, reflecting its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within the chemicals sector. The company continues to engage in initiatives aimed at reducing its overall environmental impact while maintaining its operational efficiency.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Yara is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
