Rayonier Inc
Rayonier's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rayonier 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).
Rayonier has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Rayonier's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rayonier amounted to 1,578 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rayonier decreased by 14.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Rayonier's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rayonier's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rayonier were 557 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Rayonier reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rayonier's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rayonier's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Rayonier's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rayonier reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,021 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Rayonier reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rayonier's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.29% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Rayonier use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rayonier reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Rayonier's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Rayonier's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rayonier reported 1,866,226 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 2024 disclosure of Rayonier includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Rayonier's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rayonier's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rayonier reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,866,226 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 11.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 88.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Rayonier reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rayonier's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 445.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rayonier's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rayonier's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rayonier disclose?
In 2024, Rayonier reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Rayonier's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rayonier's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 956,971 tCO₂e (51.28%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 689,968 tCO₂e (36.97%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 82,861 tCO₂e (4.44%)
Rayonier's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rayonier’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rayonier reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 557 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,263 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rayonier's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rayonier's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rayonier reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.99, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Rayonier rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rayonier ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Rayonier among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Rayonier's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rayonier reported a total carbon footprint of 1,867,804 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.23% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Rayonier's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.05%.a