- Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems (heat extremes, drought, insects, diseases, fires)
- Transition risks (policy changes, market shifts, sawtimber/pulpwood demand)
- Downstream Scope 3 emissions (outside operational control)
- Maintaining biodiversity in working forests
Rayonier Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Rayonier Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 43.1M tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 7.3M tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 1.3M tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 34.4M tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
43.1M tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
3.1K Megaliters/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
3.1M kWh/year (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 7.3M tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.3M tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 34.4M tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.1M tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 290.0K MtCO2-e |
| 2020 | 379.0K MtCO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Our forests removed approximately 7x more carbon than we emitted
- 5.8 million-gallon water savings (16% YoY reduction) at our nursery due to efficiency improvements
- 43 million seedlings planted in the US and New Zealand
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- TRIR of 2% or less across geographies
- 100% of employees complete safety training each year
📅 Medium-term
- 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- 25% reduction in Scope 3 cradle-to-gate emissions by 2030
- Employee engagement score in the 80th percentile or higher in 2025
- Voluntary turnover rate of 6% or less
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable forest managementClimate changeSafetyEmployee well-beingDiversity & InclusionCommunity engagementCorporate governanceBusiness ethicsCybersecurity