Fostering a Market for Lower-Carbon Footprint Fertilizers

This document is a guide that discusses the importance of lower-carbon footprint fertilizers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the food value chain. It outlines the current market demand challenges and the necessity for favorable conditions to promote their use. The guide details how mineral fertilizers are crucial for food production, feeding approximately half of the global population, and highlights the significant GHG emissions associated with fertilizer production. It emphasizes the potential of innovative production methods, such as electrolysis and carbon capture and storage, to significantly reduce carbon footprints. The document also presents Yara's partnerships with agrifood companies like Lantmännen and PepsiCo Europe, aimed at supplying lower-carbon fertilizers and enhancing nutrient use efficiency. Furthermore, it discusses the need for public financial support and harmonized certification frameworks to overcome barriers in the market, suggesting measures to foster the development of lower-carbon hydrogen production and promote the uptake of these fertilizers by farmers.