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The Westervelt Company, Inc.

The Westervelt Company, Inc., commonly referred to as Westervelt, is a prominent player in the forestry and land management industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1884, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable timberland investment and management, with significant operations across the southeastern U.S. Westervelt's core offerings include timberland management, land sales, and environmental services, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and responsible stewardship. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of innovative land-use practices that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health. With a strong market position, Westervelt continues to be recognised for its dedication to quality and environmental responsibility, making it a trusted partner in the forestry sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Westervelt Company, Inc.'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wood Products Other Than Furniture 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

The Westervelt Company, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Westervelt Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

The Westervelt Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As such, specific figures regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions are not provided. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is important to note that the company has not outlined any specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. This indicates a potential area for growth in their sustainability strategy, particularly in setting measurable goals for carbon reduction and enhancing transparency regarding their environmental impact. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, The Westervelt Company may benefit from establishing clear commitments to reduce their carbon footprint and align with global sustainability standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Westervelt Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Wood and products of wood and cork (except furniture); articles of straw and plaiting materials (20), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. The Westervelt Company, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

The Westervelt Company, Inc. 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.

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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