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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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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Resolute Forest Products's score of 33 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Resolute Forest Products's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Resolute Forest Products reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 915,403,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 452,026,000 kg CO2e globally. In Canada, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of around 552,534,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 18,733,000 kg CO2e. Resolute 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 align with the industry's goal of surpassing a 20% reduction in GHG emissions by 2020 based on 2005 levels. The company's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its adherence to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies its targets as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Resolute Forest Products continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance while addressing the challenges of climate change.

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Scope 1
1,222,400,000
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Scope 2
1,083,302,000
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Scope 3
4,087,271,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Resolute Forest Products's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Resolute Forest Products is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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