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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Louisiana Pacific's score of 21 is higher than 95% 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 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 five years, the company has seen a gradual decrease in total emissions, down from about 492,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The breakdown of emissions for 2023 highlights significant contributions from various categories within Scope 3, including purchased goods and services (690,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (293,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, Louisiana Pacific has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to align with these trends.
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Add to project| 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
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.
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.
