Yara on track to reach GHG reduction target

To deliver on our ambition of Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future, climate neutrality is paramount. This entails reducing direct and indirect emissions from our operations.  

To achieve this, Yara’s first step was to set a 2025 target of 10% reduction of its carbon intensity compared to the 2018 baseline, which corresponds to more than 2 million tons of CO₂e. This target requires both operational excellence and high performance in a number of decarbonization projects, involving nitrous oxide (N₂O) abatement, electrification, energy efficiency, renewable energy, bio-based fuel, and low-emission ammonia. 

Making progress

As we enter 2025, Yara has already reduced its GHG emissions by 1.6 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), compared to 2018. The foundation of this achievement is the result of more than 70 greenhouse gas projects, each using different carbon-cutting levers to maximize reduction capacity. 

These projects have successfully delivered on both reducing emissions, while simultaneously improving financial results. Key examples include:  

• N2O abatement projects in Cartagena, Rostock, Uusikaupunki, Ravenna, Ambès, and Cubatão
• The electrification of the nitrogen compressor in Brunsbüttel and ammonia compressor in Sluiskil  
• Rotating equipment efficiency upgrades in Babrala, Belle Plaine, Ferrara, and Sluiskil

“Our strong commitment to decarbonizing is progressing, and I am happy to see that we have been able to cut our GHG emissions. While there is more to get done in 2025, I believe the target is within reach."

Trine Kopperud, VP of Global Climate & Energy

Continuing our efforts in 2025

To reach the 2025 target, Yara must optimize ammonia production, maintain high energy efficiency and high plant reliability, secure sufficient low-carbon electricity, and implement the remaining greenhouse gas projects successfully – alongside maintaining lower carbon ammonia sourcing. 

“Despite the progress made, reduced energy efficiency and lower owned produced ammonia volumes are seen as risk factors we need to tackle towards achieving the 2025 target. To continue our trajectory requires ongoing support from production units driven by the strong decarbonization mindset established through Yara’s bottom-up approach,” said Kopperud.

Looking ahead

To combat climate change, it is imperative to continue reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts will also be crucial to future-proofing Yara’s operations and adapting to the demands of a low-carbon economy.  

“As we look ahead, we are certain to continue our decarbonization journey by delivering solutions to meet the planet's greatest challenges, we will trigger economic opportunities that improve both our company performance and create shared value in the many markets we serve around the world. As we have been early movers in climate action, we firmly believe achieving our first 2025 GHG target will serve as both a key mitigation milestone and a true testament to Yara's commitment to continual progress,” said Kopperud.