- Wildfire activity threatened forests, mills, and communities.
- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
- Drought stress reduced tree survival and resistance to disease and insects.
- Transition to a low-carbon economy with associated policy, legal, market, and technology changes.
- Reputational risks related to biodiversity and forest harvesting.
Interfor Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Interfor Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 259.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 128.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 130.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.4 M tCO2e/year. 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
259.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
77%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.2M m3/year
2023
Waste
15.2K tonnes/year
2023
Energy Use
14.2M GJ/year
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). | 128.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 130.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.4 M tCO2e/year |
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 | 259.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 1.1M tCO2e (estimated Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2020-2022 | 248.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 3.5M tCO2e (Scope 3) in 2022 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 6% reduction in average electricity consumption intensity in the US South region through capital investments and focus on energy use.
- 77% of energy consumed in 2023 was from renewable sources.
- Nine individual water and waste reduction targets set across several divisions.
- 478 tonnes of wood ash diverted from landfill at Adams Lake Division.
- Completed transfer of 181,036 cubic meters of annual harvest under replaceable forest tenure to the Klahoose First Nation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2024 (various mill-specific targets)
- Reduce waste by 711 tonnes by 2024 (various mill-specific targets)
- Implement Biodiversity Interface Management Plans at 100% of sawmill facilities by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by the end of 2030 (using 2021 as baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyPeopleClimate & EnvironmentGovernance