CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:CF
CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 211 out of 606
Universe
Global Universe 10033 out of 16007
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. |
27.8
Medium
|
211 out of 606 |
Nutrien Ltd. |
29
Medium
|
251 out of 606 |
Industries of Qatar Co. |
39.2
High
|
530 out of 606 |
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co. |
41.2
Severe
|
554 out of 606 |
Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. |
54.1
Severe
|
605 out of 606 |
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CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s Exposure is High
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CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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