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.
+41 vs industry average
Nutrien’s score of 60 is higher than 81% 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
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Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Nutrien's reported carbon emissions
Nutrien, headquartered in Canada and operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, has reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across various scopes.
For the fiscal year 2025, Nutrien reported total GHG emissions of approximately 70.7 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions amounting to about 9.08 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2.49 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 60.7 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the use of sold products contributed approximately 30.5 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services accounted for about 23.7 billion kg CO2e.
In 2024, total GHG emissions were approximately 70.4 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 9.45 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 2.59 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 58.9 billion kg CO2e. The use of sold products in Scope 3 was about 30.3 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services were around 22.0 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, Nutrien's reported emissions included Scope 1 at approximately 9.54 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 2.63 billion kg CO2e, totalling approximately 12.17 billion kg CO2e for these scopes combined. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
Nutrien has established a near-term climate target to achieve at least a 30% intensity reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) per tonne of products produced, using 2018 as a baseline year, by 2030. This target covers 100% of Nutrien operations. While S&P Global data indicates that Nutrien Ltd.'s near-term and long-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets have been removed, the company remains committed to its operational intensity reduction goals.
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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
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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