Cf Industries
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., commonly known as CF Industries, is a leading global manufacturer of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong presence in key agricultural regions across North America and the UK, playing a vital role in enhancing crop yields and supporting sustainable farming practices. CF Industries is renowned for its innovative production processes and high-quality fertiliser products, including urea, ammonium nitrate, and ammonium phosphate. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader in the fertiliser industry, with notable achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and optimising resource use. With a robust portfolio and a focus on customer needs, CF Industries continues to drive advancements in agricultural productivity.
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Cf Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, CF Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 707,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 45,680,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 39,200,000,000 kg CO2e, alongside 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. CF Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce total CO2 equivalent emissions by 25% per ton of product by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company is working towards achieving net-zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 was reported at approximately 1,900 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023, reflecting their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability in their operations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 897,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Cf Industries is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
