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 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. In terms of climate commitments, Yara has made a near-term commitment to reduce its emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within the chemicals sector and has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Yara's emissions data reflects a significant focus on transparency and accountability in its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate reporting. The company continues to explore avenues for reducing its carbon footprint 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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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.
