Interfor Corporation, commonly known as Interfor, is a leading lumber producer headquartered in Canada. Established in 1963, the company has grown to become a significant player in the forestry industry, with major operations across North America, including British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southern United States. Specialising in the production of high-quality dimensional lumber, Interfor offers a diverse range of products tailored for residential and commercial construction. Their commitment to sustainable forestry practices and innovative manufacturing processes sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Interfor has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded their operational capacity and product offerings. The company’s dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it recognition as a trusted supplier in the lumber industry.
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In 2023, Interfor reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 128,783,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 130,923,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 3,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marked a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 148,794,000 kg CO2e, and a slight reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 126,292,000 kg CO2e. Interfor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target reflects the company's proactive approach to mitigating its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The commitment underscores Interfor's dedication to sustainability within the forestry and lumber sector, where it has also reported a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 62.8 tCO2e per million board feet of lumber produced in 2023. Overall, Interfor's emissions data and reduction targets illustrate a clear commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 141,438,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Interfor 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.