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Nutrien Ltd., a leading player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, South America, and Australia. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Agrium and PotashCorp, Nutrien has quickly established itself as a key provider of essential agricultural inputs, including potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
The company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative solutions sets it apart in the market. Nutrien’s core offerings not only enhance crop yields but also promote environmental stewardship, making them a preferred choice for farmers worldwide. With a strong market position, Nutrien is recognised for its significant contributions to food security and its ongoing efforts in advancing agricultural practices.
+41 vs industry average
Nutrien’s score of 60 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nutrien, headquartered in Canada and operating within the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
Emissions Data:
For 2025, Nutrien reported total global emissions of approximately 72.6 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises:
In 2024, total global emissions were approximately 70.4 billion kg CO2e, broken down as:
For 2023, Nutrien reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9.54 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of approximately 2.63 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year was not disclosed.
In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 10.27 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were about 2.49 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.05 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.7 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 10.43 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.74 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 10.4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.85 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
In 2018, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.19 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were about 3.05 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Nutrien is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The company has set a target to achieve at least a 30% intensity reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per tonne of product produced by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target covers 100% of Nutrien's operations. Specifically, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 30% from its 2018 baseline. This commitment has been mentioned across various reports, including sustainability and annual reports from 2021 onwards.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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