Yara
Yara International ASA, commonly known as Yara, is a leading global fertiliser company headquartered in Norway. Established in 1905, Yara has grown to become a key player in the agricultural sector, with significant operations across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions in crop nutrition, including nitrogen-based fertilisers and precision farming technologies. Yara's commitment to sustainability sets it apart in the industry, as it strives to enhance agricultural productivity while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Yara has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in digital farming and a robust portfolio of products designed to optimise crop yields. As a trusted partner for farmers worldwide, Yara continues to lead the way in sustainable agriculture practices.
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Industry Benchmark
Yara's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Yara's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Yara International ASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,400,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 42,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Yara has set a near-term target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is committed to sustainability and has been actively working towards improving its carbon footprint, particularly in the chemicals sector. Their emissions intensity for 2022 was reported at approximately 3,000 kg CO2e per tonne of product. Yara's headquarters is located in Norway, and they are focused on aligning their operations with global climate goals. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but remains dedicated to reducing emissions through various initiatives.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Yara is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
