West Fraser Timber Co Ltd
West Fraser Timber's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, West Fraser Timber 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).
West Fraser Timber has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into West Fraser Timber's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of West Fraser Timber amounted to 1,221,752 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 West Fraser Timber increased by 0.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
West Fraser Timber's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are West Fraser Timber's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of West Fraser Timber were 649,448 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has West Fraser Timber reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, West Fraser Timber's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), West Fraser Timber's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that West Fraser Timber's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are West Fraser Timber's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 480,052 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 572,304 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has West Fraser Timber reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, West Fraser Timber's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 23.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), West Fraser Timber's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that West Fraser Timber 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does West Fraser Timber use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
West Fraser Timber's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into West Fraser Timber's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported 6,139,008 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 West Fraser Timber includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
West Fraser Timber's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are West Fraser Timber's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,139,008 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 38.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 61.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), West Fraser Timber's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that West Fraser Timber 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does West Fraser Timber disclose?
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of West Fraser Timber's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to West Fraser Timber's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,145,000 tCO₂e (34.94%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,366,000 tCO₂e (22.25%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,148,000 tCO₂e (18.7%)
West Fraser Timber's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into West Fraser Timber’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 649,448 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,532 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 76.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
West Fraser Timber's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does West Fraser Timber's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 76.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 212.67 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does West Fraser Timber rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, West Fraser Timber ranked 4 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places West Fraser Timber among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into West Fraser Timber's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, West Fraser Timber reported a total carbon footprint of 7,360,760 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.86% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to West Fraser Timber's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.82%. a