West Fraser Timber Co
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., commonly known as West Fraser, is a leading North American wood products manufacturer headquartered in Canada. Established in 1955, the company has grown significantly, with major operations across Canada and the United States, particularly in British Columbia and the Southern U.S. Specialising in lumber, engineered wood products, and wood-based panels, West Fraser is renowned for its commitment to sustainable forestry practices and high-quality products. The company’s innovative approach and investment in technology have positioned it as a market leader in the forestry industry. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and community engagement, West Fraser has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the building materials sector.
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West Fraser Timber Co's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, West Fraser Timber Co. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,139,008,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 649,448,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 480,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and a significant 6,139,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (other indirect emissions). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 1,129,448,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 602,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 408,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Canada, with a total of 1,010,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In the US, Scope 1 emissions were reported at about 284,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 331,000,000 kg CO2e. West Fraser has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a 2020 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co. is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the forestry and timber sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,021,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,005,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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