- Managing for biodiversity in an ever-evolving landscape
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (wildfires, flooding)
- Lack of commercially available low-emission forestry technology and equipment
- Rising energy costs
- Shifting policy on land use and forest conservation
- Pressure and cost to transition to low-carbon technologies
- Unprecedented wildfire season in 2023
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7K kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 952 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 760 kt CO2e; Scope 3: 7.6K kt 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
1.7K kt CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
77%
of total energy
Water Usage
42 million m³
2023
Waste
6.5K thousand dry metric tonnes
2023
Energy Use
64.1M GJ
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). | 952 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 760 kt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.6K kt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 15.5% compared to 2019 levels (34% of 2030 target achieved)
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 5.5% compared to 2020 levels (22% of 2030 target achieved)
- 77% of global energy consumption from renewable energy
- 100% of mills completed decarbonization roadmaps
- 65% of U.K. particleboard comprised of post-consumer recycled wood
- 66 million seedlings planted in Canada
- $18M USD invested in forestry research, science and technology
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement standardized data collection systems for environmental data (2024)
- Achieve 10% improvement in resource efficiency in lumber, panels, and engineered wood (2024)
- Complete water balance assessments for all pulp mills (2024)
- Reduce reportable environmental events by 10% (2024)
- Complete land-based emission inventory (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 10% improvement in resource efficiency in pulp (2025)
- Complete water balance assessments for all operations (2025)
- Complete flood/drought risk assessments for all affected operations (2025)
- Develop company-specific EPDs for all product groups (2025)
- Establish water use reduction plans for all pulp operations (2026)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 50% improvement in resource efficiency across all divisions (2030)
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% (2030)
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% (2030)
- Reduce reportable environmental events by 50% (2030)
- Achieve PAR gold certification (2030)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionForestryBiodiversitySafetyHealth and WellnessDiversity, Equity and InclusionIndigenous RelationsCommunity EngagementBusiness EthicsGovernanceSupply Chain SustainabilityHuman Rights