Canfor
Canfor Corporation, commonly known as Canfor, is a leading integrated forest products company headquartered in Canada. Established in 1938, Canfor has grown to become a prominent player in the forestry industry, with major operations across British Columbia and Alberta. The company focuses on producing high-quality lumber, engineered wood products, and pulp, catering to both domestic and international markets. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable forestry practices, Canfor stands out with its innovative product offerings, including premium-grade softwood lumber and advanced engineered wood solutions. With a strong market position, Canfor has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its environmental stewardship and operational excellence. As a key supplier in the construction and manufacturing sectors, Canfor continues to drive advancements in the forest products industry while prioritising sustainability and quality.
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Canfor's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Canfor reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,542,116,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 542,116,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 125,462,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 3,661,068,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Canfor is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, which includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from a 2022 baseline. In 2023, Canfor's emissions were approximately 6,316,190,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 631,619,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 134,816,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has also disclosed its emissions for 2022, which totalled around 4,909,846,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a substantial carbon footprint primarily from upstream activities. Canfor's climate strategy includes maintaining no deforestation across its primary commodities and developing partnerships to enhance climate-positive forest management. These initiatives reflect Canfor's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the forestry and paper products sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,229,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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