Resolute Forest Products
Resolute Forest Products, a leading player in the forestry and paper industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of sustainable forest management solutions, wood products, and paper. With a diverse portfolio that includes lumber, wood panels, and newsprint, Resolute is committed to innovation and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company’s dedication to responsible forestry practices has earned it numerous certifications, reinforcing its position as a trusted supplier. Recognised for its operational excellence, Resolute Forest Products continues to make significant strides in environmental stewardship, contributing to its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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Resolute Forest Products's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Resolute Forest Products reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 552,534,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 18,733,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full impact of its operations, although specific figures for 2022 were not provided in the data. For the year 2021, Resolute's global emissions included approximately 1,119,629,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 414,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 3,547,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This highlights the company's considerable carbon footprint across all scopes. Resolute Forest Products has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 41.5% by 2026, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 16.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Overall, Resolute Forest Products is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing its sustainability practices, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change within the forestry and paper products sector.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,222,400,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,083,302,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,087,271,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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