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.
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Nutrien's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nutrien reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,450,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,590,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 12,040,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 9,540,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,630,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 12,170,000,000 kg CO2e. Nutrien has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for at least a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2) per tonne of product produced by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target reflects the company's commitment to sustainability across its Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash operations. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while it has not yet reported on Scope 3 emissions. Nutrien's GHG intensity for its products varies, with specific figures indicating 450 kg CO2e per tonne for company-wide Scope 1 emissions in 2024, and 30 kg CO2e per tonne for potash, 1,410 kg CO2e per tonne for nitrogen, and 550 kg CO2e per tonne for phosphate. Overall, Nutrien's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the agricultural production sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Nutrien 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.
