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Paper Wood Waste Composting
CA
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West Fraser Timber Co

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., commonly known as West Fraser, is a leading North American wood products manufacturer headquartered in Canada. Established in 1955, the company has grown significantly, with major operations across Canada and the United States, particularly in British Columbia and the Southern U.S. Specialising in lumber, engineered wood products, and wood-based panels, West Fraser is renowned for its commitment to sustainable forestry practices and high-quality products. The company’s innovative approach and investment in technology have positioned it as a market leader in the forestry industry. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and community engagement, West Fraser has achieved numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the building materials sector.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Wood Waste Composting 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

West Fraser Timber Co's score of 62 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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West Fraser Timber Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, West Fraser Timber Co. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,139,008,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 649,448,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 480,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and a significant 6,138,008,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (other indirect emissions). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 1,129,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed emissions of approximately 7,574,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at 952,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 760,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The total for Scope 1 and 2 was about 1,712,000,000 kg CO2e. West Fraser has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is also reflected in their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, with a 2020 baseline. These targets encompass biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co. is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,021,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,005,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. West Fraser Timber Co's primary industry is Paper and wood waste for treatment: composting and land application, which is very high 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 West Fraser Timber Co is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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