Western Forest Products
Western Forest Products Inc., headquartered in Campbell River, British Columbia, is a leading player in the forestry and lumber industry. Established in 2004, the company has built a strong reputation for its sustainable forest management practices and high-quality wood products. With operations primarily in British Columbia, Western Forest Products focuses on the production of lumber, logs, and value-added wood products, catering to both domestic and international markets. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that its products meet the highest environmental standards. Western Forest Products has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its responsible forestry practices and contributions to local economies. As a key supplier in the North American lumber market, the company continues to strengthen its position through strategic partnerships and a diverse product portfolio.
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Western Forest Products's score of 22 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Western Forest Products's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Western Forest Products reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,536,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 156,572,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,871,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,531,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions dropping from about 41,346,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 156,572,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented by the company. The absence of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where many companies are still developing comprehensive climate strategies. Western Forest Products continues to engage in practices aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, but specific initiatives or targets have not been disclosed.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 41,246,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,109,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,162,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Western Forest Products 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.
