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Nutrien Ltd., a leading player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, South America, and Australia. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Agrium and PotashCorp, Nutrien has quickly established itself as a key provider of essential agricultural inputs, including potash, nitrogen, and phosphate products.
The company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative solutions sets it apart in the market. Nutrien’s core offerings not only enhance crop yields but also promote environmental stewardship, making them a preferred choice for farmers worldwide. With a strong market position, Nutrien is recognised for its significant contributions to food security and its ongoing efforts in advancing agricultural practices.
33
DitchCarbon score
+15 vs industry average
Nutrien’s score of 33 is higher than 61% 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
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nutrien's reported carbon emissions
Nutrien, a leading company in chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products, reported its Scope 1 emissions as approximately 9.45 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 2.59 billion kg CO2e in 2024. In 2023, its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.54 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.63 billion kg CO2e. This followed 2022, with Scope 1 emissions around 10.27 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions about 2.49 billion kg CO2e.
Nutrien has set a near-term climate commitment to achieve at least a 30 percent intensity reduction in its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions per tonne of products produced by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This target covers 100% of Nutrien's operations across its Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash products. In 2021, Nutrien's near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment was removed.
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Nutrien’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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