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.
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Louisiana Pacific's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, 212,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and 1,458,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the previous years, the company has shown a trend of decreasing total emissions, with 2022 emissions at about 1,794,000,000 kg CO2e, 2021 at approximately 1,743,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at around 1,596,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Louisiana Pacific has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to disclose emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Overall, Louisiana Pacific's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially reduce its carbon impact, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been outlined.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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Louisiana Pacific 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.