Nutrien Ltd

Common Name
Nutrien
Country
Canada
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
25,500
Ticker
NTR
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Nutrien Ltd. is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, serving the global agriculture industry. As one of the largest producers of potash and nitrogen fertilizers, Nutrien plays a critical ro...

Nutrien's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Nutrien 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Nutrien has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind Nutrien’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Nutrien's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Nutrien's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Nutrien's ESG Report 2023
b. Nutrien's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Nutrien's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nutrien amounted to 12,040,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nutrien decreased by 1.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Nutrien's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202403 M6 M9 M12 MtCO2e-7%0%+6%-7%-7%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Nutrien's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nutrien were 9,450,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Nutrien reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nutrien's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 15.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Nutrien's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nutrien's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Nutrien's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Nutrien reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,590,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Nutrien reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Nutrien's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 15.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Nutrien's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nutrien 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Nutrien use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Nutrien reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Nutrien's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Nutrien’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Nutrien reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,450,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 35,814 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 263.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Nutrien's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Teck ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,032,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,339Scope 1 Intensity: 267.40 tCO2e/$MPan American SilverYear: 2024Scope 1: 294,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,887Scope 1 Intensity: 75.64 tCO2e/$MAlamos GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,347Scope 1 Intensity: 117.42 tCO2e/$MAgnico Eagle MinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,119,142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,425Scope 1 Intensity: 97.95 tCO2e/$MNew GoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 142,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 786Scope 1 Intensity: 181.74 tCO2e/$MFirst Quantum MineralsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,802Scope 1 Intensity: 354.02 tCO2e/$MFirst Majestic SilverYear: 2023Scope 1: 54,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 576Scope 1 Intensity: 94.86 tCO2e/$MEldorado GoldYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,424 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 60.50 tCO2e/$MEquinox GoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 278,145 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,088Scope 1 Intensity: 255.60 tCO2e/$MIAMGOLDYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 214.65 tCO2e/$MMethanexYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,871,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,723Scope 1 Intensity: 1,039.62 tCO2e/$MBarrick MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,127,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,857Scope 1 Intensity: 343.12 tCO2e/$MHudbay MineralsYear: 2024Scope 1: 287,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,793Scope 1 Intensity: 102.75 tCO2e/$MCapstone CopperYear: 2023Scope 1: 422,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,346Scope 1 Intensity: 313.66 tCO2e/$MOceanaGoldYear: 2023Scope 1: 183,946 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,026Scope 1 Intensity: 179.23 tCO2e/$MWest Fraser TimberYear: 2024Scope 1: 649,448 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,532Scope 1 Intensity: 76.12 tCO2e/$MIvanhoe MinesYear: 2024Scope 1: 294,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41Scope 1 Intensity: 7,224.48 tCO2e/$MLundin MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 715,289 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,720Scope 1 Intensity: 151.56 tCO2e/$MNutrienYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,450,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,814Scope 1 Intensity: 263.87 tCO2e/$M

How does Nutrien's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Nutrien reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 263.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 180.49 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Nutrien rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Nutrien ranked 13 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Nutrien is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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