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N-Fertiliser
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updated 8 months ago

CF Industries, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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CF Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of nitrogen fertilisers, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1946, the company has grown to become a key player in the agricultural sector, with significant operations across North America and the UK. Specialising in the production of ammonia, urea, and other nitrogen-based products, CF Industries is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in production efficiency and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a market leader in the fertiliser industry. With a strong focus on supporting global food production, CF Industries continues to enhance its product offerings, ensuring farmers have access to high-quality, reliable fertilisers that meet the demands of modern agriculture.

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How does CF Industries, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the N-Fertiliser 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

CF Industries, Inc.'s score of 19 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CF Industries, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

CF Industries, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., which may influence its climate-related initiatives and commitments. Despite the lack of detailed emissions data, CF Industries is part of a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments through frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As a subsidiary, CF Industries may align its climate strategies with those of its parent company, CF Industries Holdings, Inc., although specific initiatives or targets have not been detailed. The absence of reported emissions and reduction initiatives suggests that CF Industries is in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or may be relying on overarching corporate strategies from its parent organisation.

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Scope 1
15,400,000,000
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Scope 2
9,031,622,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is CF Industries, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CF Industries, Inc.'s primary industry is N-Fertiliser, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is CF Industries, Inc.'s Location?

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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 CF Industries, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

CF Industries, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

CF Industries, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 10% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 69% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
84%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%

CF Industries, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

CF Industries, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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