- Increase in accidents in Brazil (mainly in the sawmill) in 2023.
- Decreased number of employees in Gabon and Brazil due to complicated economic situation.
- Wildfires in savannas in Gabon.
- Delayed certification of carbon project in Brazil due to delayed release of new VERRA standards.
Precious Woods Holding Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Precious Woods Holding Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 12.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 79.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 6.2K 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
18.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
45.0K MWh/year (from biomass)
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). | 12.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 79.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successfully passed FSC Ecosystem Services Certification for Carbon Sequestration and Storage and Watershed Services.
- Reduced CO2 emission to 18,842 tCO2 (2022: 23,752 tCO2).
- Maintained a carbon stock of approximately 330,000,000 t in its forests.
- Restored 70 km of old roads.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Push accident rate below 6% by 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable Forest ManagementBiodiversity ConservationCommunity DevelopmentEmployee Well-beingSupply Chain Transparency