Nutrien
Nutrien Ltd., a leading global provider of crop inputs and services, is headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Agrium and PotashCorp, Nutrien has quickly established itself as a key player in the agricultural industry, with significant operations across North America, South America, and Australia. The company focuses on essential areas such as potash, nitrogen, and phosphate production, alongside innovative agricultural solutions. Nutrien's unique approach combines advanced technology with sustainable practices, ensuring farmers have access to high-quality products that enhance crop yields. With a strong market position, Nutrien is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, making it a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its role as a leader in the global agricultural sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Nutrien's score of 33 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nutrien's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nutrien reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 9,540,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,630,000,000 kg CO2e. This follows a trend of emissions reduction from previous years, where in 2022, the company emitted about 10,270,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. Nutrien's emissions data shows a consistent focus on reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported approximately 11,050,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 2,700,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. The company has not set specific near-term or long-term reduction targets, nor has it committed to a net-zero goal. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The company operates within the food production sector, specifically in agricultural production, and has disclosed emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services in Scope 3. Nutrien's GHG intensity metrics for its products, such as potash and nitrogen, reflect ongoing efforts to manage emissions effectively. Overall, while Nutrien has not established formal reduction targets, its emissions reporting and intensity metrics suggest a commitment to addressing climate change within its operational framework.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,190,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,050,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Nutrien is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
