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 2023, Nutrien reported total greenhouse gas 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. The company has set a significant climate commitment to achieve at least a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) per tonne of product produced, using 2018 as the baseline year, with a target completion date of 2030. In previous years, Nutrien's emissions have varied, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 13,750,000,000 kg CO2e, including 11,050,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes, including Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. Nutrien's commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation within the agricultural production sector. The company has not committed to a net-zero target as of now, indicating a focus on improving emissions intensity rather than absolute reductions.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
