GRI Index
We issue our Corporate Sustainability Report on an annual basis. This report presents data for the year ended December 31, 2017, and covers environmental, social and governance issues most material to our key stakeholders and to the long-term success of our business.
Our key material issues are:
- Energy, Emissions & Climate Change
- Food Security
- Environmental Impacts of our Products
- Environmental Compliance
- Employee Health & Safety
- Training & Development
- Local Economic Impact
- Community Performance
- Public Policy
- Ethics
| Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 102: General Disclosures | ||
| Organizational profile | Section | |
| 102-1 | Name of the organization | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 102-2 | Activities, brands, products, and services | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF; 2017 10-K, page 1 |
| 102-3 | Location of headquarters | Deerfield, Illinois |
| 102-4 | Location of operations | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF; 2017 10-K, page 1 |
| 102-5 | Ownership and legal form | 2017 10-K, page 1 |
| 102-6 | Markets served | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF; 2017 10-K, pages 1, 2, 7, 122 |
| 102-7 | Scale of the organization | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF; 2017 10-K, page 3 |
| 102-8 | Information on employees and other workers | Common Interests — People By-The-Numbers |
| 102-9 | Supply chain | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 102-10 | Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain | 2017 10-K, page 3 |
| 102-11 | Precautionary Principle or approach | CF does not follow the precautionary approach, but has a comprehensive internal risk management program in place |
| 102-12 | External initiatives | UNSDGs, Global Reporting Initiative |
| 102-13 | Membership of associations | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF; CF also belongs to EHS associations such as the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Association of Environmental Management (NAEM). |
| Strategy | ||
| 102-14 | Statement from senior decision-maker | CEO Q&A |
| Ethics and Integrity | ||
| 102-16 | Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior |
Our Values Code of Corporate Conduct |
| 102-17 | Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics | Code of Corporate Conduct, page 3 |
| Governance | ||
| 102-18 | Governance structure |
Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — Corporate Governance 2018 Proxy Statement, pages 17-23 Corporate Governance Guidelines |
| 102-19 | Delegating authority | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 102-20 | Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics | Responsibility is divided among senior executives of the Company, including the CEO, CFO, senior vice president for manufacturing and distribution, senior vice president of human resources and vice president of public affairs. |
| 102-21 | Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics | 2018 Proxy Statement — page 21 |
| 102-22 | Composition of the highest governance body and committees | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 5-22 |
| 102-23 | Chair of the highest governance body | 2018 Proxy Statement — page 18 |
| 102-24 | Nominating and selecting the highest governance body | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 6-10 |
| 102-25 | Conflicts of interest | Code of Corporate Conduct — pages 9-11; 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 29-30 |
| 102-26 | Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 2-4, 6-7; Code of Corporate Conduct |
| 102-27 | Collective knowledge of highest governance body | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 6-7 |
| 102-28 | Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance | 2018 Proxy Statement |
| 102-29 | Indentifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 102-30 | Effectiveness of risk management process | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF; 2018 Proxy Statement — page 20 |
| 102-31 | Review frequency of economic, environmental, and social topics | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 102-32 | Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting | A copy of the sustainability report is provided to the Board of Directors in advance of its annual publication so that they may provide input. |
| 102-33 | Communicating critical concerns | 2018 Proxy Statement — page 21 |
| 102-34 | Nature and total number of critical concerns | This would be the number of critical concerns communicated to the Board and general topics (i.e., safety concerns). |
| 102-35 | Remuneration policies | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 23, 34-63, 64-75 |
| 102-36 | Process for determining remuneration | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 34-62, 40, 61 |
| 102-37 | Stakeholders’ involvement in remuneration | 2018 Proxy Statement — pages 4, 31, 36, 41 |
| 102-38 | Annual total comp ratio | 2018 Proxy Statement — page 75 (CEO Pay Ratio) |
| 102-39 | Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio | This is the first year that CF Industries has publicly disclosed a total compensation ratio so an increase cannot be reported. |
| Stakeholder Engagement | ||
| 102-40 | List of stakeholder groups | Corporate Responsibility at CF — Stakeholder Engagement |
| 102-41 | Collective bargaining agreements | Approximately 17.5% of our total employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. |
| 102-42 | Identifying and selecting stakeholders | We identify relevant stakeholders as those individuals and/or groups that our people, plants, and products impact directly. We also take into consideration the entire life cycle of our products even though we may not be directly responsible for impacts in the downstream value chain. |
| 102-43 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | We believe in fostering open communication with all key stakeholders in our business. We do so by understanding the issues and topics that are most important to each group of stakeholders and ensuring that the appropriate channels are in place to facilitate ongoing communication. |
| 102-44 | Key topics and concerns raised |
Investors — Business Performance, Commodity Market Trends, Regulatory Risks, Corporate Governance Farmers — Farm Profitability, Crop Yield, Soil Quality, Conservation Employees — Operational Safety, Business Stability, Compensation & Benefits, Professional Training Customers — Quality & Reliability, Industry-Leading Distribution, Logistics Capabilities Community Members — Business Stability, Job Creation, Community Safety, Local Economic Development, Environmental |
| Reporting Practice | ||
| 102-45 | Entities included in the consolidated financial statements | 2017 10-K, pages 1, 121-122 |
| 102-46 | Defining report content and topic boundaries | The content of this report has been compiled based upon a review and analysis of industry material issues; benchmarking against industry peers; engaging regularly with our stakeholders; and surveying GRI topics. |
| 102-47 | List of material topics |
Energy, Emissions & Climate Change Food Security Environmental Impacts of Products Environmental Compliance Employee Health & Safety Training & Development Local Economic Impact Community Performance Public Policy Ethics |
| 102-48 | Restatements of information | Restatements are footnoted throughout the report as they appear. |
| 102-49 | Changes in reporting | 2017 10-K, pages 1-2 |
| 102-50 | Reporting period | January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 |
| 102-51 | Date of most recent report | 2016 |
| 102-52 | Reporting cycle | Annual |
| 102-53 | Contact point for questions regarding the report | corp_communications@cfindustries.com |
| 102-54 | Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core Option. |
| 102-55 | GRI content index | Our GRI content index begins on page 30 of this report. |
| 102-56 | External assurance | We do not seek external assurance for this report currently. |
| GRI 200: Economic | ||
| GRI 201: Economic Performance | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2017 Annual Report - CEO Letter |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 2017 Annual Report - CEO Letter |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 2017 Annual Report - CEO Letter |
| 201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed | 2017 10-K, page 28 |
| 201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | 2017 10-K pages 62, 94-101 |
| GRI 202: Market Presence | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Interests |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Interests |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Interests |
| 202-1 | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage | The majority of our operations are located within the United States, where the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Starting salaries for operators at our plants average $47,000 per year, and with full certification, increase to $75,000 per year. |
| GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Interests |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Interests |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Interests |
| 203-1 | Infrastructure investments and services supported | Common Interests |
| 203-2 | Significant indirect economic impacts | Common Interests |
| GRI 205: Anti-corruption | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary |
Our Values Code of Corporate Conduct |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components |
Our Values Code of Corporate Conduct Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach |
Our Values Code of Corporate Conduct Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| GRI 300: Environmental | ||
| GRI 302: Energy | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Values |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Values |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Values |
| 302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization |
356,952,097 net MMBtus CF purchased 2,219,146,758 kWhs of electricity to run its nine manufacturing plants. |
| GRI 303: WATER | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Values — Operations |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Values — Operations |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Values — Operations |
| 303-1 | Water withdrawal by source |
Municipal intake — 26,041,038 cubic meters River intake — 91,839,809 cubic meters Well water intake — 10,517,871 cubic meters CF measures and monitors 100% of our major facilities’ water withdrawals using either invoices or meter data. We also measure and monitor 100% of our major facilities’ water discharges using either invoices, meter data, or engineering estimates. |
| 303-2 | Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water |
The following water sources are not significantly impacted by CF Industries’ withdrawal of water. Billingham — Northumbrian Water Municiple supply Courtright — St. Clair River Donaldsonville — Mississippi River Ince — United Utilities Municiple supply Medicine Hat — South Saskatchewan River Port Neal — Missouri River Verdigris — Spavinaw Lake and Tulsa City Water Woodward — Woodward City Water Yazoo City — Sparta Sand Aquifer |
| GRI 305: Greenhouse Gas Emissions | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Values |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Values |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Values |
| 305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions |
Scope 1 emissions were 17,614,417 metric tons CO2e CO2 — 12,855,593 metric tons CH4 — 5,015 metric tons N2O — 4,753,809 |
| 305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | Scope 2 emissions were 918,900 metric tons CO2e |
| 305-4 | GHG emissions intensity | Our GHG Impact |
| GRI 307: Environmental Compliance | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Values |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components |
Common Values Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach |
Common Values Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 307-1 | Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 2017 10-K, page 26 |
| GRI 400: Social | ||
| GRI 401: Employment | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Interests |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components |
Common Interests Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach |
Common Interests Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover | In 2017, we hired 251 new employees. Total turnover was 228, of which 176 were voluntary for reasons such as retirements. |
| 401-2 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees | CF Industries offers employees a safe, challenging and rewarding workplace environment, attractive salaries, competitive health, retirement and lifestyle benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for these benefits based on the number of hours they are scheduled to work. All employees work under an incentive bonus plan that rewards them for doing things right. Employees are also eligible to participate in a pension plan as well as a 401(k) or equivalent plan. |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Values |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components |
Common Values Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach |
Common Values Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 403-2 | Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities | Common Values (Safety Metrics) |
| GRI 404: Training and Education | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Interests |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Interests |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Interests |
| 404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee |
Common Interests Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Common Interests |
| 404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | All CF Industries employees receive regular performance and career development reviews. |
| GRI 413: Local Communities | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Common Interests |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Common Interests |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Common Interests |
| 413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
All of our facilities have ongoing local community engagement programs in place. |
| GRI 415: Public Policy | ||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Corporate Social Responsibility at CF |
| 415-1 | Political contributions | Political Contributions Report |
*2016 data is a restatement from the 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report.