Weyerhaeuser Company, a leading name in the timber and forestry industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1900, Weyerhaeuser has established itself as a key player in sustainable forestry, focusing on timberland management, wood products, and engineered wood solutions. The company is renowned for its diverse range of core products, including lumber, oriented strand board, and engineered wood products, which are distinguished by their quality and sustainability. Weyerhaeuser's commitment to responsible forest management has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest private owners of timberlands in the world. With a legacy of innovation and a focus on environmental stewardship, Weyerhaeuser continues to shape the future of the forestry sector.
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In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,100,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 421,172,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 422,017,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 9,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Weyerhaeuser aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 25% per ton of production within the same timeframe. These targets encompass biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Weyerhaeuser's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, as it operates independently. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 418,173,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 619,241,000 | 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 |
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