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Yara India reaches 6.5 lakh farmers, targets 70,000 tCO₂e emission cut by 2026
New Delhi:
Yara India
has reported engagement with over 6.5 lakh farmers and set a target to cut 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions by 2026, according to its third
sustainability report
released on Tuesday.
The report titled 'Greener Pathways – Fostering a Nature-Positive Food Future' highlights the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance across its Indian operations, including its manufacturing plant at Babrala, Uttar Pradesh.
The company has reused 967 million litres of water and afforested 7.4 acres of land. A 27% reduction in carbon emissions from logistics was achieved through a shift to rail transport, resulting in a saving of over USD 205,000.
Yara India, part of Norwegian multinational Yara International, stated that it has maintained zero confirmed incidents of corruption, with 100% of operations assessed for risks. The company said it follows a Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery Policy and has implemented Whistleblower and POSH mechanisms.
The company aims to increase women's participation in leadership to 30% by 2025. It also trained 699 youth- and women-led MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar through a 15-week capacity-building programme under its Yara Leadership Academy.
Yara India's community outreach covered over 20,000 students, provided healthcare to 6,389 patients, and supported 379 women's self-help groups.
'From building resilient farming communities to transforming how food is grown and delivered, Yara India is committed to creating lasting value,' said Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia.
May-Elin Stener, Norway's Ambassador to India, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, said, 'It is encouraging to see this commitment reflected in the work of Norwegian companies like Yara in India. This is a testament to Norway's strong commitment to responsible business and climate action.'
The company also announced forward-looking plans including expansion of
regenerative agriculture
, use of vessel-based shipping to reduce emissions, and increased deployment of biostimulants and
digital agri-tech solutions
.
