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Domtar Corporation, frequently referred to simply as Domtar, is a prominent manufacturer established in 1848. Headquartered in Fort Mill, US, it is a leading player within the pulp and paper products industry, with its significant manufacturing base primarily in North America. The company also holds a strong global presence in absorbent hygiene products.
Domtar’s core business encompasses high-quality uncoated freesheet, speciality and packaging papers, alongside a diverse range of market pulp grades, including fluff pulp. It is also a key provider in the absorbent hygiene sector, supplying materials for baby diapers and adult incontinence products. Through sustainable forestry practices and a focus on innovation, Domtar consistently delivers essential products for everyday life.
27
DitchCarbon score
+10 vs industry average
Domtar’s score of 27 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.732
20182025
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Domtar's reported carbon emissions
Domtar's Climate Commitments and Emissions Performance
Domtar, a US-headquartered company in the Paper and paper products industry, is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. In 2024, Domtar's total calculated greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 15.3 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 2,771,303,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 1,506,496,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 11,093,017,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from processing of sold products (3,246,138,000 kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (3,357,274,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (2,505,024,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2023, Domtar's Scope 1 emissions were 2,627,307,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 1,554,133,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2023 totalled approximately 11,353,166,000 kg CO2e.
Domtar has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its emissions. They successfully achieved a 15% reduction in total direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2) at their pulp and paper mills by the end of 2020, against 2010 levels. This goal was met for two consecutive years.
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Domtar’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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