In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 17,800,000a | 18,300,000a | 17,800,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 652,000a | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 46,140,000a | 44,300,000a | 45,680,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 2,512.7047a | 3,082.8841a | 2,684.3613a |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CF Industries Holdings amounted to 18,452,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CF Industries Holdings decreased by 2.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of CF Industries Holdings were 17,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), CF Industries Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.73%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 652,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported 46,140,000 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 2025 disclosure of CF Industries Holdings includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,140,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 12.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 87.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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
In 2025, 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.
In 2025, the largest contributors to CF Industries Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,800,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,084 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,512.7 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,512.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 110.98, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 64,592,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.13% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to CF Industries Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.56%.a