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3Degrees Launches Low Carbon Fertilizer Alliance
Slice of Agriculture Team
March 26, 2025
Key Highlights:
3Degrees launches the Low Carbon Fertilizer Alliance to cut emissions in agriculture.
Founding members include Mars, Inc. and three Fortune 200 food companies.
CF Industries joins as the founding manufacturing member.
Fertilizer production emits 2.6 gigatonnes CO₂e annually, exceeding aviation and shipping emissions.
CF Industries' Verdigris, Oklahoma plant to cut 600,000 metric tons CO₂e/year starting in 2025.
Alliance provides Reporting and Claims Guidance V1.0 for emissions accounting.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“While fertilizer manufacturing emissions represent over 20% of the emissions footprint of many agricultural commodities, the challenge is that these emissions are far upstream, making them difficult for any single company to finance and claim. This is why collective action is essential.”
“We appreciate the approach to accelerating decarbonization across the fertilizer production system. By working together, we ensure that our accounting for upstream emission reductions is credible and aligned with our peers, while moving the needle on decarbonizing the inputs that farmers rely on.”
Why This Matters:
Fertilizer production is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing both the aviation and shipping industries. The Low Carbon Fertilizer Alliance offers a collaborative and scalable solution to decarbonizing this critical part of the agricultural supply chain. With major industry players backing the initiative, the Alliance sets a precedent for tackling emissions collectively, ensuring credibility in sustainability reporting, and fostering innovation in fertilizer manufacturing.