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Yara International ASA

Common Name
Yara International
Country
Norway
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
17,500
Ticker
YAR
Exchange
OSLO BORS
Description
Yara International ASA is a leading global crop nutrition company specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection solutions. The company focuses primarily on the production and supp...

Yara International's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Yara International’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Yara International's Integrated Report 2024
a. Yara International's Integrated Report 2024
b. Yara International's Integrated Report 2023
b. Yara International's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Yara International's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofYara International amounted to15,900,000metric 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 Yara Internationalincreased by 4.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Yara International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e-3%-1%-10%-3%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yara International's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Yara International were 14,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Yara International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Yara International's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Yara International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Yara International's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Yara International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e 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 increased by 11.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Yara International's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 25% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Yara International use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, 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

2019202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Yara International's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Yara International reported 42,600,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Yara International includes a breakdown across 5of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Yara International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 M30 M45 M60 MtCO2e-4%+13%-22%0%0%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Yara International's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Yara International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,600,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 24.71%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 75.29%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 decreased by 16.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Yara International's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 32,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e(75.29%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,100,000 tCOâ‚‚e(19.06%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 1,100,000 tCOâ‚‚e(2.59%)

Yara International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(2.6%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(75.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(19.1%)

Insights into Yara International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Yara International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,900,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 141,168 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 105.55 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Yara International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)JSSICL GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,131,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,841Scope 1 Intensity: 311.50 tCO2e/$MJJJiangsu Yangnong ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 74,094 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,430Scope 1 Intensity: 51.82 tCO2e/$MCortevaYear: 2024Scope 1: 354,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,908Scope 1 Intensity: 20.94 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Chemical IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 365Scope 1 Intensity: 80.97 tCO2e/$MUPLYear: 2025Scope 1: 670,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,415Scope 1 Intensity: 123.74 tCO2e/$MAkronYear: 2022Scope 1: 9,040,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,583Scope 1 Intensity: 3,499.54 tCO2e/$MFMCYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,246Scope 1 Intensity: 17.19 tCO2e/$MSSShandong Weifang Rainbow ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,822Scope 1 Intensity: 6.86 tCO2e/$MYunnan YuntianhuaYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,764,947 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,432Scope 1 Intensity: 1,395.29 tCO2e/$MNutrienYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,450,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,814Scope 1 Intensity: 263.87 tCO2e/$MOrigin EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,096 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,213Scope 1 Intensity: 6.82 tCO2e/$MCF Industries HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,936Scope 1 Intensity: 3,167.12 tCO2e/$MTaiwan FertilizerYear: 2023Scope 1: 377,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 489Scope 1 Intensity: 771.81 tCO2e/$MPI IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 37,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 925Scope 1 Intensity: 40.22 tCO2e/$MMosaicYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,123Scope 1 Intensity: 292.19 tCO2e/$MTessenderlo GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 461,940 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,755Scope 1 Intensity: 167.66 tCO2e/$MGrupa Azoty PuławyYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,046,644 tCO2eRevenue: $M 846Scope 1 Intensity: 2,419.00 tCO2e/$MSSSABIC Agri-NutrientsYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,074,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,942Scope 1 Intensity: 1,384.66 tCO2e/$MCoromandel InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 82,938 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,865Scope 1 Intensity: 44.47 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2024Scope 1: 74,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,553Scope 1 Intensity: 20.96 tCO2e/$MBayer CropscienceYear: 2025Scope 1: 952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 622Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinghai Yanhu IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 296,380 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,074Scope 1 Intensity: 142.92 tCO2e/$MPhosAgroYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,716,350 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,463Scope 1 Intensity: 1,056.72 tCO2e/$MYara InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 141,168Scope 1 Intensity: 105.55 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Yara International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 105.55 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 142.92, 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 2024, Yara International ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Yara International reported a total carbon footprint of 58,500,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.86% increase compared to 2023, 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 72.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 25.47%.a

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