Clearwater Paper Corp
Clearwater Paper's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Clearwater Paper completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Clearwater Paper has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clearwater Paper's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clearwater Paper amounted to 951,814 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clearwater Paper decreased by 12.11%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Clearwater Paper's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clearwater Paper's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clearwater Paper were 593,392 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Clearwater Paper reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clearwater Paper's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 17.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clearwater Paper's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Clearwater Paper's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Clearwater Paper reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 319,967 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 358,422 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Clearwater Paper reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clearwater Paper's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.48% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Clearwater Paper use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Clearwater Paper reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Clearwater Paper's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Clearwater Paper's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Clearwater Paper reported 2,047,163 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Clearwater Paper includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Clearwater Paper's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clearwater Paper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Clearwater Paper reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,047,163 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 66.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 33.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clearwater Paper's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clearwater Paper 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Clearwater Paper disclose?
In 2023, Clearwater Paper reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Clearwater Paper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Clearwater Paper's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 878,812 tCOâ‚‚e (42.93%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 657,187 tCOâ‚‚e (32.1%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 337,577 tCOâ‚‚e (16.49%)
Clearwater Paper's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Clearwater Paper's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Clearwater Paper reported a total carbon footprint of 2,998,977 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.24% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Clearwater Paper's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 68.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 19.79%.