Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

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Proceeds from sale of emission credits

CF Industries Proceeds from sale of emission credits decreased by 83.0% to $8.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Proceeds from sale of emission credits shows a downward trend with a -18.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ3 2025Nov 6, 2025

How to read this metric

Higher proceeds indicate effective carbon management and potential for additional revenue streams from sustainability initiatives.

Detailed definition

This represents cash inflows from the sale of surplus emission credits that the company has earned or acquired. It highl...

Peer comparison

Increasingly common for industrial firms with active sustainability and carbon reduction programs.

Metric ID: other_proceeds_from_sale_of_emission_credits

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '25
Value$0.00$10.00M$48.00M$9.00M$3.00M$3.00M$0.00$35.00M$1.00M$3.00M$0.00$0.00$47.00M$8.00M
QoQ Change+380.0%-81.3%-66.7%+0.0%-100.0%-97.1%+200.0%-100.0%-83.0%
YoY Change-70.0%-100.0%+288.9%-66.7%+0.0%-100.0%>999%
Range$0.00$48.00M
Avg YoY Growth+650.3%
Median YoY Growth-66.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CF Industries's proceeds from sale of emission credits?
CF Industries (CF) reported proceeds from sale of emission credits of $8.00M in Q3 2025.
What is the long-term trend for CF Industries's proceeds from sale of emission credits?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), CF Industries's proceeds from sale of emission credits has grown at a -18.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $58.00M to $39.00M.
What does proceeds from sale of emission credits mean?
Cash received from selling excess environmental emission credits.