- Additional progress in reducing water use has been challenging.
- COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on supply chains and worker safety.
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.636 ton CO2eq per ton of product (2018). 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
0.636 ton CO2eq per ton of product (2018)
2020
Renewable Energy
65.2% of member facility energy needs (average)
of total energy
Water Usage
10.5K gallons per ton of product (2018)
2020
Energy Use
11.21 million BTUs per ton of product (2018)
2020
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 23.2% decrease in GHG emissions (from 2005 baseline)
- 13.3% decrease in purchased energy (from 2005 baseline)
- 6.9% reduction in water use (from 2005 baseline)
- 14.7 percentage point increase in paper recycling rate (from 2005 baseline)
- 99% of wood fiber procured from certified fiber sourcing programs in 2018
- 28.1% of wood fiber sourced from third-party certified forestlands in 2018
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Worker SafetySustainable ForestryEnergy EfficiencyGreenhouse Gas EmissionsWater UsePaper Recycling