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 2023, Western Forest Products reported total carbon emissions of approximately 248,668,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 171,157,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,971,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 73,539,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents an increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 235,652,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 156,572,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,871,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 75,209,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Their strategy focuses on reducing emissions and sequestering more carbon than emitted, aligning with provincial, national, and international climate targets. Western Forest Products has not reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future development. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect the company's direct operations. Overall, Western Forest Products is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices while addressing its carbon footprint in the forestry sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 127,244,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,478,003,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
