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Salt and Mineral Mining
CA
updated 17 days ago

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc., commonly known as PotashCorp, is a leading global provider of potash, phosphate, and nitrogen products, headquartered in Canada. Established in 1975, the company has grown to become one of the largest fertiliser producers in the world, with significant operations in Saskatchewan, the United States, and other regions. PotashCorp's core offerings include potash, which is essential for crop nutrition, as well as phosphate and nitrogen products that support agricultural productivity. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in fertiliser production. With a strong market position, PotashCorp has achieved notable milestones, including being a key player in the global fertiliser industry, contributing to food security and sustainable agriculture worldwide.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s score of 42 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nutrien Ltd.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Nutrien Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly from Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc., it is important to note that any potential targets or initiatives may be cascaded from Nutrien Ltd. at a corporate family level. Nutrien Ltd. has established science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which may indirectly impact Potash Corporation's climate strategy. As a part of the agricultural sector, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. operates within an industry that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate commitments.

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How Carbon Intensive is Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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