Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser Company, a leading name in the timber and forestry industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1900, Weyerhaeuser has established itself as a key player in sustainable forestry, focusing on timberland management, wood products, and engineered wood solutions. The company is renowned for its diverse range of core products, including lumber, oriented strand board, and engineered wood products, which are distinguished by their quality and sustainability. Weyerhaeuser's commitment to responsible forest management has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest private owners of timberlands in the world. With a legacy of innovation and a focus on environmental stewardship, Weyerhaeuser continues to shape the future of the forestry sector.
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Weyerhaeuser's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 400,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 400,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 9,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the use of sold products accounted for about 4,200,000,000 kg CO2e of these emissions. Weyerhaeuser has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of production within the same timeframe. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 418,173,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 700,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000.0 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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