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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Yara's score of 40 is higher than 98% 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
In 2023, Yara International ASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,400,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 14,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 42,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Yara's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable peak in 2019 at approximately 74,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively working on initiatives to improve its sustainability practices, particularly in the chemicals sector, where it operates. As of 2021, Yara has committed to near-term targets aimed at reducing emissions, although it has not yet set a net-zero target. The company is headquartered in Norway and continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while addressing the challenges of climate change.
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Get Started| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
