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 79% 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, 707,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 45,680,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, CF Industries has demonstrated a focus on reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company achieved Scope 1 emissions of about 17,200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 694,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in emissions intensity. The company has also reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,920 kg CO2e per tonne of ammonia produced in 2021, which is a critical metric for assessing their operational efficiency. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, CF Industries continues to engage in sustainability practices aimed at minimising their environmental impact. The company’s ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions align with industry standards and reflect a commitment to addressing climate change challenges.
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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.
