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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated 2 months ago

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership Sustainability Profile

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K+S Potash Canada General Partnership, commonly referred to as K+S Potash, is a leading player in the potash industry, headquartered in Canada. Established in 2010, the company has rapidly developed its operations in the Saskatchewan region, a key area for potash production. Specialising in the extraction and processing of potash, K+S Potash offers high-quality fertiliser products that are essential for global agriculture. Their flagship operation, the Bethune mine, is notable for its innovative mining techniques and commitment to sustainability, setting them apart in the competitive market. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship, K+S Potash Canada has positioned itself as a trusted supplier in the agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security and sustainable farming practices.

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How does K+S Potash Canada General Partnership'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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership's score of 24 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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K+S Potash Canada General Partnership's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from K+S Aktiengesellschaft

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership, headquartered in Canada, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of K+S Aktiengesellschaft, which may influence its climate strategies and commitments. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available for K+S Potash Canada, it is important to note that the broader K+S Group may have initiatives in place that could impact its subsidiaries. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or any cascading targets from K+S Aktiengesellschaft have not been provided. As a part of the potash industry, K+S Potash Canada operates within a sector that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction commitments highlights a potential area for growth in transparency and accountability regarding climate action.

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2018201920202024
Scope 1
2,400,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
200,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,000,000,000
000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is K+S Potash Canada General Partnership's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. K+S Potash Canada General Partnership's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is K+S Potash Canada General Partnership'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 K+S Potash Canada General Partnership is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 233% last year and increased by approximately 200% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 59% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Processing of Sold Products
37%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Purchased Goods and Services
13%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
13%
Upstream Leased Assets
10%
Capital Goods
7%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership'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.

K+S Potash Canada General Partnership 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
Reduction Actions

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