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 2024, CF Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 646,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 44,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 707,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also saw a decrease from 45,680,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. CF Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce total Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent emissions by 25% per ton of product by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company has previously reported a 30% reduction in emissions intensity from 2012 to 2017, demonstrating a commitment to improving their environmental performance. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from CF Industries Holdings, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to mitigate its carbon footprint and enhance its operational efficiency.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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.
