Yara International ASA
Yara International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Yara International 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).
Yara International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Yara International's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Yara International amounted to 15,700,000 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 Yara International decreased by 1.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Yara International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yara International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yara International were 14,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Yara International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Yara International's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Yara International's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Yara International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Yara International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Yara International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 700,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 900,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Yara International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Yara International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yara International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Yara International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Yara International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Yara International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Yara International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Yara International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Yara International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Yara International reported 47,100,000 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 Yara International includes a breakdown across 5 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
Yara International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Yara International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Yara International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 47,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 29.94% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 70.06% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Yara International reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Yara International's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Yara International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Yara International's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Yara International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Yara International disclose?
In 2025, Yara International reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Yara International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Yara International's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 33,000,000 tCO₂e (70.06%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,600,000 tCO₂e (24.63%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,100,000 tCO₂e (2.34%)
Yara International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Yara International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Yara International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,800,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 149,174 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 99.21 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Yara International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Yara International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Yara International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 99.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 301.85, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Yara International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Yara International ranked 8 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Yara International is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Yara International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Yara International reported a total carbon footprint of 62,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.8% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Yara International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 23.57%.a