Domtar Corp
Domtar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Domtar 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).
Domtar has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Domtar's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Domtar amounted to 2,152,979 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). a
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Domtar increased by 5.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Domtar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Domtar's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Domtar were 1,697,347 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Domtar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Domtar's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2021), Domtar's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Domtar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Domtar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 789,278 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 455,632 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Domtar reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Domtar's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 23.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2021), Domtar's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 20.6% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Domtar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Domtar reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Domtar's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Domtar's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Domtar reported 243,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2022 disclosure of Domtar includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Domtar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Domtar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Domtar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 243,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Domtar reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Domtar's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2021), Domtar's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Domtar 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Domtar disclose?
In 2022, Domtar reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Domtar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Domtar's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 243,800 tCO₂e (100%)
Domtar's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Domtar's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Domtar reported a total carbon footprint of 2,396,779 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.88% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Domtar's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 70.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 19.01%. a