- Three fatalities took place in 2019.
- Global potash market experienced challenges in 2019.
- COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
PJSC Uralkali
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, PJSC Uralkali disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7 million t CO2-eq (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.06 million t CO2-eq; Scope 2: 0.65 million t CO2-eq. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.7 million t CO2-eq (Scope 1 and 2)
2019
Water Usage
21.32 million m3
2019
Waste
30.213 million tons
2019
Energy Use
25.36 PJ
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.06 million t CO2-eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.65 million t CO2-eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.7 million t CO2-eq (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2016 | 1.733 million tonnes of C02-equivalent gases |
| 2014 | 1.85 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent gases |
| 2012 | 1.0K thousand tonnes CO2e (2012) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Specific energy consumption per tonne of products decreased by 2.6% compared to 2018.
- Specific mass of direct emissions decreased by 9% year-on-year in 2019.
- USD 76.8 million allocated towards specific environmental protection initiatives.
- Received the highest rating under the Protect & Sustain certification standards of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intake by 10% from 2017 to 2022.
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% from 2017 to 2022.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ProtectionEmployee Well-beingSustainable Economic DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementHuman RightsClimate ChangeDiversity and Equal Opportunities