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 reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Western Forest Products, headquartered in Canada, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,710,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 156,572,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,871,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,531,323,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,688,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 142,134,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,488,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,534,160,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Western Forest Products has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering more carbon than emitted. These commitments specifically target Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a timeframe from 2023 to 2025. The company is focused on meeting and exceeding provincial, national, and international climate targets through these initiatives. Overall, Western Forest Products is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while addressing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 45,355,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 41,246,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
