GHG Emissions scope 1+2
Our planet performance
Our ambition is Growing a nature-positive food future. Decarbonizing our own operations is critical, but we also want to contribute to reducing emissions and impacts on nature from farmers, other customers, and in other sectors. Precision farming technology, regenerative agriculture and enabling the hydrogen economy are key focus areas for Yara.
16.1
Mt CO2e
2.8
t CO2e /t N
GHG Emissions intensity
33.1
GJ/t NH3
Energy efficiency
How we work
Climate change, nature loss and food security are major global challenges. The decarbonization of the food system is non-negotiable if the goals of the Paris agreement are to be met. Our contribution is twofold: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and nature impact from our own operations, and developing new, sustainable solutions for farmers, food companies, heavy industry and transportation.
As almost 90% of Yara’s energy consumption is related to the production of ammonia, the key component in our fertilizers, we focus on optimizing the energy efficiency and intensity of our ammonia units to reduce GHG emissions. We do this by setting specific energy and GHG reduction targets for each plant, benchmarking our performance, and carrying out energy efficiency diagnostics and audits that result in systematic improvement actions. We are also well positioned to lead the development of low-emission ammonia as a means to decarbonize crop production, and the shipping and power sectors.
Yara aims to support agriculture in its transformation to support the goals of the Paris agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework. We do this by developing and facilitating sustainable farming practices that impact positively on crop and soil quality, increase nutrient and water use efficiency, and enhancing nutrient use efficiency.
We recognize the urgent nature of the climate crisis, and our knowledge can contribute to a responsible food system while protecting nature, reducing emissions, and improving livelihoods. Our ambition of ‘Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future’ entails a commitment to helping stall the new cultivation of natural land while protecting precious water, soil, health and biodiversity.
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Planet performance
We are meeting global challenges head on with green solutions and ambitious climate targets.
| Yara KPI | Measure | 2024 | 2025 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GHG emissions, intensity1) |
t CO2e /t N |
2.8 |
2.7 |
|
GHG emissions, scope 1+22) |
CO2e |
-13% |
-30% |
|
Digitized hectares3) |
mHa |
24 |
150 |
|
MSCI rating |
Score |
A |
A |
1) GHG emissions intensity KPI does not include Freeport and Hull.
2) GHG absolute emissions scope 1+2 target is for 2030 with a 2019 baseline. The baseline and reported progress do not include Hull and Freeport.
3) Cropland with digital farming user activity within defined frequency parameters.
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