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Yara International ASA, commonly known as Yara, is a leading player in the pesticide and agricultural chemical manufacturing industry, headquartered in Norway. Founded in 1905, Yara has established itself as a global leader, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions in crop nutrition and protection, offering a diverse range of products that include fertilisers and crop protection chemicals.
Yara's commitment to sustainability and precision agriculture sets it apart in the market, as it strives to enhance agricultural productivity while minimising environmental impact. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Yara has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in nitrogen fertilisation technology. As a trusted partner for farmers worldwide, Yara continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture.
+44 vs industry average
Yara’s score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 14% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yara, a Norwegian-headquartered pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturer, reported approximately 62.7 billion kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions in 2025. This included about 14.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 700 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 47.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions came from the use of sold products, totalling 33 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were about 59.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 14.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 1.4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 42.9 billion kg CO2e.
Yara has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 across all scopes. For near-term targets, Yara plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% or more by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting a 10% reduction in carbon intensity (emissions in tonnes CO2e/tonne N) for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, from a 2018 baseline. For Scope 3 downstream emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, Yara committed to an 11.1% absolute reduction by 2030, against a 2021 baseline. As of 2025, the company reported a 16% reduction in Scope 3 Category 11 emissions compared to the 2021 baseline. Yara's climate targets are registered with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a near-term target commitment status.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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