CF Industries Holdings Inc

Common Name
CF Industries Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
2,800
Ticker
CF
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Cf Industries Holdings Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen and other specialty fertilizers. The primary function of the company is to enhance the agricultural productivity of it...

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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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).

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.

CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202305 M10 M15 M20 MtCO2e+10%-3%-9%+3%+1%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, CF Industries Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 707,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

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.

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.

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.

CF Industries Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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

CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-5%-6%-2%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 39,200,000 tCOâ‚‚e (88.69%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e (11.31%)

CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(88.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(11.3%)

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.