Nutrien Soluções Agrícolas
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,057.22 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:9,446.62 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:610.60 tCO2e/year
Water Consumption:43.66 m3/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate-related risks
- Greenhouse gas emissions and energy use
- Soil health and quality
- Environmental impacts of products
- Health and safety of workers
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Water management
- Biodiversity
- Waste
- Tailings and gypstacks
- Human capital
- Community relations
- Responsible supply chain
- Product responsibility
- Integrity
- Cybersecurity and data privacy
- Air quality
- Remediation
- Recovery
Environmental Achievements
- Initiated mapping of environmental indicators (water, energy, carbon, waste) to build an environmental inventory and decarbonization strategy in 2022.
- Centralized waste disposal with national partners, avoiding landfills for industrial waste.
- Implemented a pilot project to reward soil carbon sequestration and reduce field emissions.
Social Achievements
- Launched Nutrien Transforma (Nutrien Transforms) program, improving six schools in 2021.
- Conducted a Demographic Census and Diversity Perception Survey.
- Implemented a Private Pension program - NutrienPrev.
- Achieved a reportable accident rate (TRIF) of 0.63, lower than Nutrien's global result.
Governance Achievements
- Developed and strengthened sustainability strategy.
- Developed and implemented a Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
- Updated the Code of Ethics.
- Secured a US$ 40 million ESG Linked Loan with Rabobank.
- Provided training on the Code of Ethics to 1,222 employees.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become the largest and best platform for integrated agricultural solutions in Brazil and Latin America.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach 50 Experience Centers by the end of 2022; reach 150 by 2026.
- Earn R$ 30 million in sales of biological products in 2022; R$ 1 billion by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Double fertilizer production capacity by 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Integrating several acquired companies' operations and processes.
- Managing risks associated with ESG pillars, including climate change impact on agricultural production, exchange rate fluctuations, and political conflicts.
- Lack of technical knowledge restricting the use of biological products.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a three-year plan for Health, Safety, and Environment (SH&E).
- Implemented a 100 Days Plan for faster integration of acquired companies.
- Developed a biological solutions strategy, including a contract with Plant Health Care.
- Investing in infrastructure, people, systems, and technologies for sustainable growth.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 4,500 tier 1 suppliers in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Purchasing Policy (implemented in 2022)
- Supplier Code of Ethics (mandatory for partners)
- Anti-corruption clauses in contracts
- Project to develop and implement a sustainable procurement strategy.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Impact of climate change on agricultural production
Transition Risks
- Exchange rate fluctuations
- Implications of sanctions and political conflicts on commodity prices
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon fertilizers and biological products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Global Reporting Initiative): Essential option
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 15: Life on Land
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biological products
- Loveland Bio brand of proprietary and organic-focused products