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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In 2023, Yara International ASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 584,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 144,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 23,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon intensity by 10% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Yara is committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, with a dedicated business unit established for decarbonisation efforts. Additionally, Yara Sluiskil aims to reduce its annual CO2 emissions by 800,000 tonnes from 2026 onwards. The company’s GHG emissions intensity from production is reported at approximately 2,800 kg CO2e per tonne of nitrogen fertiliser produced in 2024. Yara's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. The company is actively working towards its long-term climate commitments while maintaining profitability in a low-emission environment.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,700,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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