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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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. This figure includes 14,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 42,800,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Yara has committed to significant climate action, with near-term targets aimed at reducing emissions. While specific reduction targets were not detailed, the company is actively engaged in initiatives to lower its carbon footprint. Yara has not yet committed to a net-zero target but remains focused on improving its sustainability practices within the chemicals sector. Overall, Yara's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change while navigating the complexities of the global agricultural and chemicals industries.
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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.
