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Arab Potash

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Arab Potash Company (APC), headquartered in Jordan (JO), is a leading player in the global potash industry. Established in 1956, the company has made significant strides in the production of potash and related products, primarily from its operations in the Dead Sea region. APC is renowned for its high-quality potash, which is essential for agricultural fertilisers, contributing to enhanced crop yields. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovative production techniques sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Arab Potash has achieved notable milestones, including substantial export volumes and strategic partnerships that bolster its reputation as a reliable supplier. As a key contributor to the agricultural sector, APC continues to play a vital role in meeting the growing global demand for potash.

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12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Arab Potash's score of 12 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arab Potash's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arab Potash Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 420,697,740 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 398,520,820 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and about 151,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 405,460,660 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 382,864,900 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 151,070 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Arab Potash has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain. Overall, while Arab Potash has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of reduction targets or significant climate pledges suggests an opportunity for further commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction in the future.

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Scope 1
448,437,610
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Scope 2
184,930
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arab Potash's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Arab Potash is in JO, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arab Potash is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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