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Clearwater Paper

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Clearwater Paper Corporation, commonly referred to as Clearwater Paper, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality paper products based in the United States. Founded in 1933, the company has established its headquarters in Spokane, Washington, while also operating major facilities across the country. Specialising in the production of consumer and away-from-home tissue products, as well as paperboard, Clearwater Paper is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a diverse portfolio that includes premium paper towels, napkins, and bathroom tissue, Clearwater Paper distinguishes itself through its focus on quality and eco-friendly practices. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in manufacturing technology and a strong market presence, positioning itself as a key player in the paper products industry. Clearwater Paper continues to uphold its reputation for excellence, serving both retail and commercial customers with reliable and sustainable solutions.

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19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Clearwater Paper's score of 19 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Clearwater Paper's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Clearwater Paper Corporation reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in the US, totalling approximately 875,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 231,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 1,551,911,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain. Clearwater Paper has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29.1% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, it has committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and align with industry standards for limiting global warming to well below 2°C. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 593,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 320,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to meet its reduction targets. Clearwater Paper's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive strategy to address climate change.

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000,000,000
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Scope 2
310,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Clearwater Paper's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Clearwater Paper is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Clearwater Paper is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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