CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF Industries Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into CF Industries Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CF Industries Holdings amounted to 18,507,000 metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CF Industries Holdings increased by 0.52%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CF Industries Holdings were 17,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CF Industries Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CF Industries Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, CF Industries Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 707,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has CF Industries Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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 2023, CF Industries Holdings reported 45,680,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of CF Industries Holdings includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2023, CF Industries Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 45,680,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 11.31% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 88.69% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 39,200,000 tCO₂e (88.69%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,000,000 tCO₂e (11.31%)
CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CF Industries Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, CF Industries Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 64,187,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.37% decrease compared to 2022, 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 71.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.73%. a