- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
- Developing a new water conservation and effluent reduction target
- Increasing the percentage of recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades of SBS cupstock
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Clearwater Paper Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 593.4K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 319967 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market-based) + 2047164 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 593.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 320.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 2.0M tCO2e. 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
593.4K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 319967 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market-based) + 2047164 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
55%
of total energy
Water Usage
17.6K million gallons (withdrawn) 16275 million gallons (discharged)
2023
Waste
110.7 million pounds (solid waste to landfill) + 8.2 metric tons (hazardous waste)
2023
Energy Use
10.0 billion kWh
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). | 593.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 320.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.0M tCO2e |
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 | 593.4K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 319967 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market-based) + 2047164 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 2.3M metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Received validation from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 29.1% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 1.2% from 2021 baseline.
- Improved data inputs and continued to work with suppliers and customers towards identifying means to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
- Joined The Water Council’s continuous improvement program to understand water use, impacts and risk, develop a corporate water stewardship policy and prioritize where water-related risks can be mitigated.
- Recycled more than 2,000 tons of plastic film at Shelby, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada tissue facilities.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 29.1% by 2030 from 2021 baseline
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from 2021 baseline
- Produce recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades representing more than 10% of total SBS cupstock manufacturing by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Resource StewardshipTrusted ProductsThriving People & CommunitiesResponsible Business