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CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF Industries Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
CF Industries Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into CF Industries Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCF Industries Holdings amounted to19,446,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CF Industries Holdingsincreased by 5.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CF Industries Holdings were 18,800,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has CF Industries Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 646,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has CF Industries Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 29.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CF Industries Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does CF Industries Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into CF Industries Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported 44,300,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of CF Industries Holdings includes a breakdown across 2of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 44,300,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 12.24%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 87.76%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CF Industries Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CF Industries Holdings disclose?
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 37,300,000 tCOâ‚‚e(87.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,200,000 tCOâ‚‚e(12.24%)
CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CF Industries Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,936 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3,167.12 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CF Industries Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3,167.12 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 88.31, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CF Industries Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings ranked 24 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places CF Industries Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into CF Industries Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CF Industries Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 63,746,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.69% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to CF Industries Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.49%.a