Yara Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Yara International ASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,900,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,900,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 15,178,980 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 42,600,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 58,400,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes. Yara has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 10% reduction in carbon intensity by 2025 from a 2018 baseline, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has established a long-term goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with a dedicated business unit focused on decarbonisation efforts. This initiative is part of Yara's strategy to adapt to a low- or no-emission operational environment while maintaining profitability. The company is committed to reducing its CO2e emissions intensity for Scope 1, 2, and upstream Scope 3 emissions from production by 10% by 2025, targeting an intensity of 2.7 tCO2e per tonne of nitrogen fertiliser produced. These targets reflect Yara's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the chemicals sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Yara's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Yara's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Yara's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Yara has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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