I firmly believe that the engagement of the business sector in fighting climate change is crucial.
Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population.
Sustainable growth demands commitment to environmental issues. Global warming and the increasingly evident climate changes are complex problems that companies as well as each one of us need to address. Within our field of work, there are many areas in which we can contribute. More effective usage of arable land and bringing depleted soil to life decrease deforestation, which stands for one quarter of annual CO2 emissions. Plant nutrition programs are not only crucial in providing high-yield agriculture, but also play a pivotal role when meeting the world’s demand for alternative energy sources such as biomass and biofuel.
We are also committed to improving ourselves; therefore we aim to reduce our own N2O emissions by 25% before 2009. Our social responsibility lies in finding simple, yet vital solutions to the mosaic of concerns humanity faces today. We exchange and share our comprehension with our broad coalition of partners, ensuring that our knowledge constantly grows.
