Cf Industries
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., commonly known as CF Industries, is a leading global manufacturer of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong presence in key agricultural regions across North America and the UK, playing a vital role in enhancing crop yields and supporting sustainable farming practices. CF Industries is renowned for its innovative production processes and high-quality fertiliser products, including urea, ammonium nitrate, and ammonium phosphate. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader in the fertiliser industry, with notable achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and optimising resource use. With a robust portfolio and a focus on customer needs, CF Industries continues to drive advancements in agricultural productivity.
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Industry Benchmark
Cf Industries's score of 31 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cf Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, CF Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 707,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were approximately 45,680,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from the use of sold products (about 39,200,000,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, CF Industries has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company achieved a Scope 1 emissions intensity of about 1,920 kg CO2e per tonne of ammonia produced, which improved to approximately 1,850 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. Despite these improvements, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the company. CF Industries operates within the organic chemicals sector and is focused on enhancing sustainability practices, although detailed reduction initiatives have not been specified. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its ongoing commitment to addressing climate change.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 897,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cf Industries is not committed to any 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.
