While ammonium nitrate itself does not contain any CO2 producing it does release it as our energy system is not carbon free (yet). https://www.fertilizerseurop

While ammonium nitrate itself does not contain any CO2 producing it does release it as our energy system is not carbon free (yet). https://www.fertilizerseurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/The-carbon-footprint-of-fertilizer-production_Regional-reference-values.pdf https://www.fertilizerseurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01... Also you need to transport the fertiliser from the factory to the fields (diesel trucks) and spread it on the fields (diesel tractors)