GRI Index

We issue our Corporate Sustainability Report on an annual basis. This report presents data for the year ended December 31, 2016, 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
General Standard Disclosures
Standard Disclosure
Standard Disclosure Title

Response
STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS
G4-1 Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization. CEO Q&A
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
G4-3 Report the name of the organization. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — About CF Industries
G4-4 Report the primary brands, products, and services. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — About CF Industries 10-K, page 1
G4-5 Report the location of the organization’s headquarters. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — About CF Industries
G4-6 Report the number of countries where the organization operates. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — About CF Industries 10-K, page 1
G4-7 Report the nature of ownership and legal form. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — About CF Industries
G4-8 Report the markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of customers and beneficiaries). Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — About CF Industries 10-K, pages 1, 2, 7, 134
G4-9 Report the scale of the organization. Annual Report, page 22
G4-10 Breakdown of Employee Type. Active Employees as of July 1, 2017
Manufacturing: 2,114
Distribution Facilities: 306
EHS, Sales & Administration: 547
North America and U.K. Total: 2,967
G4-11 Report the percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. Approximately 18 percent of our total employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
G4-12 Describe the organization’s supply chain. 10-K, page 6
G4-13 Report any significant changes during the reporting period regarding the organization’s size, structure, ownership, or its supply chain. 10-K, pages 1-2
G4-14 Report whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organization. CF does not follow the precautionary approach, but has a comprehensive internal risk management program in place.
G4-15 List externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or which it endorses. ResponsibleAg, Protect and Sustain, 4R Nutrient Stewardship, Carbon Trust, OSHA VPP, Field to Market®.
G4-16 List memberships of associations (such as industry associations) and national or international advocacy organizations in which the organization:
– Holds a position on the governance body
– Participates in projects data-td="Response"or committees
– Provides substantive funding beyond routine membership dues
– Views membership as strategic
Corporate Social Responsibility at CF – Political and Trade Association Participation.
IDENTIFIED MATERIAL ASPECTS AND BOUNDARIES
G4-17 List all entities included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents. 10-K, page 1; 10-K, Exhibit 21
G4-18 Explain the process for defining the report content and the Aspect 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 reporting recommendations.
G4-19 List all the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content.
Issue GRI Aspect(s) Internal External Boundary
Energy, Emissions & Climate Change – Energy
– Emissions
X X Global
Food Security N/A   X Global
Environmental Impacts of Products – Products and Services   X Global
Environmental Compliance – Environmental Grievance Mechanisms X X Global
Employee Health & Safety – Occupational Health & Safety X   Global
Training & Development – Training and Education X   Global
Local Economic Impact – Local Communities   X Global
Community Performance – Economic Performance
– Market Presence
– Indirect Economic Impacts
  X Global
Public Policy – Public Policy   X Global
Ethics Compliance X   Global
G4-20 For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary within the organization.
G4-21 For each material Aspect, report the Aspect Boundary outside the organization.
G4-22 Report the effect of any restatements of information provided in previous reports, and the reasons for such restatements. No restatements.
G4-23 Report significant changes from previous reporting periods in the Scope and Aspect Boundaries. There have been no significant changes from previous reporting periods.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
G4-24 Provide a list of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — Stakeholder Engagement
G4-25 Report the basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage. 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.
G4-26 Report the organization’s approach to stakeholder engagement. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — Stakeholder Engagement
G4-27 Report key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement, and how the organization has responded to those key topics and concerns. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF — Stakeholder Engagement
REPORT PROFILE
G4-28 Reporting period for information provided. January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
G4-29 Date of most recent previous report. 2015
G4-30 Reporting cycle. Annual
G4-31 Provide the contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents. corp_communications@cfindustries.com
G4-32 Report the ‘in accordance’ option the organization has chosen. Core
G4-33 Report the organization’s policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report. We do not seek external assurance for this report currently.
GOVERNANCE
G4-34 Report the governance structure of the organization, including committees of the highest governance body. Identify any committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental and social impacts. Corporate Social Responsibility at CF – Corporate Governance Proxy Statement, pages 11-17
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
G4-56 Describe the organization’s values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior such as codes of conduct and codes of ethics. Our Values
Code of Corporate Conduct
Specific Standard Disclosures
Standard Disclosure    
CATEGORY: ECONOMIC
ASPECT: ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Annual Report, pages 9-11
G4-EC1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Annual Report, pages 23-24
G4-EC3 Coverage of the organization's defined benefit plan obligations 10-K, pages 67, 102-109
ASPECT: MARKET PRESENCE
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Local Solutions
G4-EC5 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage at significant locations of operation The majority of our operations are located within the United States, where the federal minimum wage is $7.25. Starting salaries for operators at our plants average $47,000 per year, and with full certification, increase to $75,000 per year.
ASPECT: INDIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACTS
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Local Solutions
G4-EC7 Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services supported Local Solutions
G4-EC8 Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts Local Solutions
CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL
ASPECT: ENERGY
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Innovative Solutions
G4-EN3 Energy consumption within the organization 293,905,671 Net MMBtus
ASPECT: EMISSIONS
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Innovative Solutions
G4-EN15 Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1) Scope 1 emissions were 15,406,217 tonnes CO2e
G4-EN16 Energy indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2) Scope 2 emissions were 983,139 tonnes CO2e
G4-EN18 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity Innovative Solutions
ASPECT: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Soil Solutions
G4-EN27 Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and services CEO Q&A
Soil Solutions
ASPECT: COMPLIANCE
G4-DMA A Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Soil Solutions
G4-EN29 Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations 10-K, pages 26-27, 129-131
ASPECT: ENVIRONMENTAL GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Soil Solutions
G4-EN34 Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms 10-K, pages 8-10, 26-27, 129-131
CATEGORY: SOCIAL
SUB-CATEGORY: LABOR PRACTICES AND DECENT WORK
ASPECT: EMPLOYMENT
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Local Solutions
G4-LA1 Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region In 2016, we hired 182 new employees. Total turnover was 207, of which 158 were voluntary from reasons such as retirements.
G4-LA2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation Local Solutions
ASPECT: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Innovative Solutions
G4-LA6 Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities, by region and by gender Innovative Solutions
ASPECT: TRAINING AND EDUCATION
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Local Solutions
G4-LA9 Average hours of training per year per employee by gender, and by employee category Local Solutions
G4-LA10 Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings Local Solutions
G4-LA11 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews, by gender and by employee category All employees receive regular performance and career development reviews.
SUB-CATEGORY: SOCIETY
ASPECT: LOCAL COMMUNITIES
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Local Solutions
G4-SO1 Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs All of our facilities have ongoing local community engagement programs in place.
ASPECT: ANTI-CORRUPTION
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Our Values
Code of Corporate Conduct
G4-SO4 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures Provide annual training on anti-corruption and corporate code of conduct.
ASPECT: PUBLIC POLICY
G4-DMA Generic Disclosures on Management Approach Corporate Social Responsibility at CF
G4-SO6 Total value of political contributions by country and recipient/beneficiary Political Contributions Report