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 59 is higher than 83% 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
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
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, reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2025. The company's total emissions for 2025 were approximately 93.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 9.08 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, around 2.49 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and an estimated 60.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Breaking down the Scope 3 emissions for 2025, the use of sold products accounted for approximately 30.5 billion kg CO2e, while purchased goods and services contributed roughly 23.7 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, Nutrien's total emissions were approximately 91.4 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 9.45 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 2.59 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 58.9 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3 for 2024, the use of sold products was approximately 30.3 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services were about 22.0 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9.54 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.63 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data for this year is not fully available, with missing data points for purchased goods and services. Nutrien is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The company has set a near-term target to achieve at least a 30% intensity reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) per tonne of products produced by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target covers 100% of Nutrien's operations. The baseline year of 2018 saw total emissions of approximately 14.24 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Nutrien's climate commitments focus on operational improvements and efficiency within its nitrogen, phosphate, and potash operations.
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Nutrien’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
In 2021, we set a climate-related target to achieve at least a 30 percent reduction in GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1 and Scope 2) per ton…
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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