Nutrien
Nutrien Ltd., a leading global provider of crop inputs and services, is headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Agrium and PotashCorp, Nutrien has quickly established itself as a key player in the agricultural industry, with significant operations across North America, South America, and Australia. The company focuses on essential areas such as potash, nitrogen, and phosphate production, alongside innovative agricultural solutions. Nutrien's unique approach combines advanced technology with sustainable practices, ensuring farmers have access to high-quality products that enhance crop yields. With a strong market position, Nutrien is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, making it a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its role as a leader in the global agricultural sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Nutrien's score of 23 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nutrien's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nutrien reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,170,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,630,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This follows a trend of significant emissions over the years, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 12,760,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 at approximately 13,750,000,000 kg CO2e. Nutrien's emissions profile indicates a focus on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with no current commitments to net-zero emissions or specific reduction targets. The company has removed its near-term reduction targets, reflecting a shift in its climate strategy. The GHG intensity for Nutrien's operations shows a gradual improvement, with a reported intensity of 480 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023. This is a positive indicator of their operational efficiency in reducing emissions relative to production output. Overall, while Nutrien has made strides in emissions reporting and intensity reduction, the absence of long-term climate commitments raises questions about its future sustainability initiatives in the agricultural production sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,190,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,050,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Nutrien is committed to some 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.
