Interfor Sustainability Profile
Interfor Corporation, commonly known as Interfor, is a leading lumber producer headquartered in Canada. Established in 1963, the company has grown to become a significant player in the forestry industry, with major operations across North America, including British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southern United States. Specialising in the production of high-quality dimensional lumber, Interfor offers a diverse range of products tailored for residential and commercial construction. Their commitment to sustainable forestry practices and innovative manufacturing processes sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Interfor has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded their operational capacity and product offerings. The company’s dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it recognition as a trusted supplier in the lumber industry.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Wood Products Other Than Furniture 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.
Industry Benchmark
Interfor's score of 49 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Interfor's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Interfor reported total carbon emissions of approximately 247.7 million kg CO2e, comprising 123.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 124.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from the previous year's total of approximately 260.7 million kg CO2e, which included 128.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 132.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. Interfor has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to mitigating its environmental impact and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company does not currently report Scope 3 emissions, which are often significant in the forestry and wood products sector. However, the absence of this data does not diminish Interfor's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Interfor's emissions data and reduction targets demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing climate change and improving environmental performance in the wood products industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 53,738,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,358,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Interfor's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Interfor has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
