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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Wood Products Other Than Furniture industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Canfor's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Canfor's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Canfor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 766,435,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 631,619,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 134,816,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, having set a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Canfor joined in May 2022, indicating its dedication to climate action within the forest and paper products sector. In 2022, Canfor's total emissions were approximately 851,541,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 719,465,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 223,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 4,909,846,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from capital goods, purchased goods and services, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Canfor's ongoing efforts to mitigate climate impact reflect its proactive stance in addressing environmental challenges, with a clear roadmap towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,229,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Canfor is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
