- Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
- Improving supply chain transparency
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting stakeholder engagement
Domtar
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Domtar disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.65 Million Metric Tons CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.72 Million Metric Tons CO2e; Scope 2: 0.49 Million Metric Tons CO2e. 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
2.65 Million Metric Tons CO2e
2020
Renewable Energy
74.9% (Pulp and Paper Mills)
of total energy
Water Usage
353.4 Million Cubic Meters
2020
Waste
117.0K Dry Metric Tons (to landfill)
2020
Energy Use
147.65 Million Gigajoules
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 1.72 Million Metric Tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.49 Million Metric Tons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2010
- 34% reduction in waste sent to landfills since 2013
- 71% of pulp and paper manufacturing byproducts beneficially reused in 2020
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete full cost of water assessments at all mills
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve water stewardship roadmap goals by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net Zero Emissions by 2050Water Stewardship Goal by 2030Diversity and InclusionVerified Fiber SourcingEmployee SafetyCommunity Engagement