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Domtar

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Domtar Corporation, a leading player in the paper and wood products industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1848, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with significant operations in Canada and the United States. Domtar is renowned for its diverse range of products, including sustainable paper solutions and innovative wood products, which cater to various sectors such as education, publishing, and construction. With a commitment to sustainability, Domtar stands out for its eco-friendly practices and responsible sourcing. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in recycling and waste reduction, positioning itself as a market leader in environmentally conscious manufacturing. Domtar's dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it recognition within the industry, making it a trusted choice for customers seeking reliable and responsible products.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Domtar's score of 24 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Domtar's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Domtar Corporation reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 2,486,625,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,697,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 789,278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Additionally, downstream transportation and distribution accounted for about 243,800,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact. Domtar has achieved a significant milestone by reducing its total direct GHG emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy by 15% from 2010 levels by the end of 2020. This reduction target was met for two consecutive years, demonstrating the company's dedication to sustainability. The emissions data is cascaded from Domtar Corporation, which operates as a current subsidiary. The company has disclosed its emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to climate reporting. Domtar's ongoing initiatives and commitments highlight its role in addressing climate change within the pulp and paper industry.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Domtar'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 Domtar is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Domtar is not participating in any 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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