Louisiana Pacific
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, commonly known as LP, is a leading manufacturer in the building materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1973, LP has established a strong presence across North America, particularly in the southern and western regions, where it operates numerous facilities. Specialising in engineered wood products, LP offers a diverse range of core products, including oriented strand board (OSB), siding, and engineered wood siding solutions. These products are renowned for their durability, sustainability, and innovative design, setting LP apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, Louisiana-Pacific has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices. The company continues to solidify its market position as a trusted provider of high-performance building materials, catering to both residential and commercial construction needs.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Louisiana Pacific's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Louisiana Pacific's score of 39 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Louisiana Pacific's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Louisiana Pacific Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,458,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 177,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 234,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 1,458,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, the company has shown a slight decrease in total emissions, with 2022 emissions at about 1,794,000,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at approximately 1,743,000,000 kg CO2e. Louisiana Pacific has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, the company is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, while Louisiana Pacific has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of specific reduction initiatives highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 214,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 278,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,503,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Louisiana Pacific is not committed to any 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.
