Sustainability

Our commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility

As the world’s largest producer of ammonia, CF Industries plays a central role in addressing critical, wide-reaching issues

Ammonia and ammonia-derived nitrogen fertilizer products provide energy to crops to increase crop yields. It is estimated that fertilizer makes possible 50% of the world’s food production. At the same time, fertilizer allows more crops to be grown on less land, preserving carbon-sequestering forests.

Today, CF Industries is leveraging its expertise in ammonia production to decarbonize its production network and help meet emerging demand from energy-intensive industries for ammonia as a clean energy source. The breadth of our network and clean energy initiatives have positioned the Company at the forefront of low-carbon ammonia production, supporting decarbonization efforts of other hard-to-abate industries globally while still providing fertilizer that helps feed the world.

Our focus on providing clean energy to the world is linked to a deep commitment to sustainability. We take a broad view of the sustainability issues where we believe we can make an impact as we listen to all our stakeholders. Our initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of our business often attract the most attention. But our sustainability focus incorporates a much wider range of critical topics such as inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E), safety, food security, nutrient management, biodiversity, and community involvement.

2022

ESG Report

A detailed breakdown of how we integrate ESG and sustainability into our business model, operations, and interactions with stakeholders. This report contains comprehensive ESG disclosures and performance metrics. It is intended for sustainability and finance professionals.

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2022

Sustainability Report

An overview of CF Industries’ commitments and progress on corporate sustainability initiatives, along with our evolution as a company and our engagement with employees and communities. This report is intended for value chain partners, employees, and community members.

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ESG Goal Progress

Energy, Emissions, and Climate Change

Reduce total CO2 equivalent emissions by 25% per ton of product by 2030 (2015 baseline year)

In Progress

Our carbon emissions intensity was 16% lower in 2022 compared to 2015 baseline
Energy, Emissions, and Climate Change

Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2030 (2020 baseline year)

In Progress

Made first known industrial purchase certifed natural gas as an initial step to reduce Scope 3 emissions
Energy, Emissions, and Climate Change

Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

In Progress

We are on track to reduce carbon emissions by up to 2 million tons annually beginning in 2025
Energy, Emissions, and Climate Change

Develop and prioritize a list of viable greenhouse gas reduction capital projects

Achieved

We identified 40 projects to provide a roadmap for achieving decarbonization over time
Our Workplace and Communities

Increase representation of females and persons of color in senior leadership roles (director level and above) to at least 30% by 2025

Achieved

Females and persons of color make up 38% of senior leadership roles (director and above) - ongoing goal
Our Workplace and Communities

Create additional pathways to long-term professional growth for traditionally underrepresented employee groups by the end of 2021 with the ultimate goal of increasing the hiring and promotion of underrepresented groups.

In Progress

We built on our work with the Multiple Pathways Initiative by implementing skills based job descriptions and streamlining our recruiting process
Our Workplace and Communities

Achieve 25% employee participation by 2025 in Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program

In Progress

Implemented VTO in 2021; in 2022, we reached 9% employee participation, resulting in logging over 3,300 hours of volunteer activity
Food Security, Product Stewardship and Biodiversity

Receive the IFA “Protect & Sustain” certification (or equivalent environmental/product stewardship certification) for 100% of our manufacturing sites by 2030

In Progress

Port Neal site received IFA “Protect & Sustain” certification in 2022, joining corporate headquarters and Yazoo City facility that were previously certified
Governance

Engage suppliers and service providers that annually represent 50% of the Company’s total procurement and supply chain expenditures and assess their ESG performance and commitment

In Progress

In 2022, EcoVadis program engaged suppliers and service providers representing 65% of our total procurement and supply chain expenditures

Message from President and CEO, Tony Will

To our stakeholders:

Two years ago, we set CF Industries on an exciting new path. One focused on the emerging clean energy economy, defined by our commitment to decarbonize our ammonia production network and underpinned by a comprehensive set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Our progress is tangible.

In 2022, CF Industries made substantial progress across the ESG dimensions that we believe are critical to the long-term success of our Company and are material to our stakeholders. This progress has been driven by outstanding work from the CF Industries team guided by our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made, with quantifiable CO₂ emissions reductions in sight and measurable progress across our ESG dimensions. What energizes us is the path ahead and the broad impact our work – in motion today and in development for tomorrow – will have on the world around us.

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Sustainability at CF Industries

At CF Industries, sustainability is embedded into our corporate strategy and is at the core of every decision we make to maintain and grow our business.

Learn about our corporate strategy