- Supply chain disruptions (gas supply, shipping)
- Climate change impacts (physical and transition risks)
- Regulatory risks (environmental laws, safety regulations)
- Cybersecurity threats
Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 2.2M tCO2e/year. 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
2.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2024
Renewable Energy
2%
of total energy
Water Usage
44.1M m3/year (withdrawal)
2024
Waste
3.2M tons/year (phosphogypsum)
2024
Energy Use
34.8M GJ/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 2.2M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2021 | 3.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2019-10 to 2020-09 | 3.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2018-10 to 2019-09 | 3.4M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successful engagement with packaging supplier to secure IPF fertiliser bags with 30% recycled content
- Working with suppliers of sulphate of ammonia to increase product hardness, reducing dust during unloading
- Completion of new contractor product storage shed, minimizing road transport distances
- Negotiated changes to port procedures, reducing shipping fuel by 6 tonnes per day
- Negotiated new road freight contract, decreasing vehicle trips by 20% and improving fuel economy by 15% annually
- Work begun to validate moving imports/exports to reduce contractor truck distances by ~16,000km/month (as of early 2025)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Executive leaders: Gender balance (no less than 40% female and 40% male) by 2028
- Senior Management: Year on year (YOY) improvement in gender representation
📅 Medium-term
- Business Units: Target 2% YOY improvement in gender representation | Stretch 4% YOY improvement
- Functions: Maintain gender balance (no less than 40% female and 40% male)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions target (details in separate Climate Change Report)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Decarbonisation Transition and Reducing GHGRegulatory Risk ManagementInnovation in Responsible and Sustainable Products and ServicesCommunity Safety, Relationships that Build Trust and ResilienceSustainable Plant-Nutrition SolutionsSustainable Supply ChainsDecarbonising Our Portfolio and Green Ammonia & Hydrogen StrategyEnsuring Ethical Conduct and Business PracticesIPL Zero Harm Ambition – Safety and WellbeingSafe, Inclusive and High Performance CultureSustainable Use of Water