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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In 2024, CF Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 646,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 44,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 3 emissions from approximately 45,680,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce total Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent emissions by 25% per ton of product by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. Additionally, CF Industries is working towards achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company has demonstrated progress in emissions intensity, achieving a 30% reduction in emissions per metric ton of product manufactured from 2012 to 2017. This commitment to sustainability is further supported by their ongoing initiatives and transparency in reporting, as evidenced by their corporate stewardship reports. CF Industries operates under the umbrella of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., which provides the emissions data and sustainability targets. The company is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining its operational efficiency in the fertiliser industry.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 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 | 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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Cf Industries 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.