Yara
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.
+28 vs industry average
Yara’s score of 63 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 13% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Yara's reported carbon emissions
Yara's most recent reported emissions data for 2025 shows a total of approximately 62.7 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 14.8 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 700 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 47.1 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, total emissions were about 59.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 14.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1.4 billion kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at roughly 42.9 billion kg CO2e. Yara has a long-term ambition to become climate-neutral by 2050. As part of its near-term targets, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% or more by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Yara is working to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. In the agricultural chemical manufacturing sector, Yara is actively pursuing decarbonisation initiatives, including energy efficiency improvements, N2O abatement, and electrification of processes. The company also aims to reduce its GHG intensity by 10% by 2025, based on a 2018 baseline.
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Yara’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Reducing absolute scope 1
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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