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 about 9,540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,630,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2018, when their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 14,240,000,000 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 encompasses their operations across Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash sectors. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with a reported GHG intensity of 480 kg CO2e per tonne for their overall operations in 2023, down from 530 kg CO2e per tonne in 2018. Nutrien's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the agricultural production sector, although they have not yet committed to a net-zero target.
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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.
