- 9% increase in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions due to exceptional operational performance
- Need to improve end-of-life solutions for products
- Challenges in obtaining third-party sustainability certifications for all lumber purchases
Stella-Jones Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Stella-Jones Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 134.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 31.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.0M 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
1.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2023
Renewable Energy
36%
of total energy
Water Usage
775 Megalitres/year
2023
Waste
33.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
4.4M 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). | 134.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 31.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M 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 | 1.2M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2022 | 147.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.35 MT CO2e/1000 FT3 |
| 2017 | 87.9K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 36% of total energy consumed came from renewable sources (biomass and solar energy)
- Scope 3 emissions included in the GHG emissions inventory for the first time
- 6 utility pole manufacturing facilities upgraded for enhanced treating capabilities
- 40% increase in end-of-life product re-use and energy recovery
- 82% of residential lumber purchases came from vendors with sustainable certification
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 32% by 2030 compared to a 2022 base year
- Achieve an annual recordable safety incident rate below the industry average
- 100% of salaried employees to complete the new Digital Annual Policy Acknowledgement by 2024
- 100% of Canadian salaried employees to complete Indigenous cultural awareness training by 2025
- Complete an ESG due diligence assessment for 25% of Tier 1 suppliers by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Fill 30% of job openings by internal promotions by 2027
- Measure our Scope 3 emissions and assess a science-based target by 2025
- Complete an ESG due diligence assessment for 25% of Tier 1 suppliers by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- 100% of Canadian areas with forest management obligations covered by relationship agreements with willing Nations by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & GHG EmissionsHealth & SafetyResponsible Supply ChainOur PeopleESG Risk GovernanceIndigenous Peoples