West Fraser Timber Co Ltd
West Fraser Timber Waste Data Preview
In 2023, West Fraser Timber conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into West Fraser Timber's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, West Fraser Timber generated a total of 6,712,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 97.36% of West Fraser Timber's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 2.64% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
West Fraser Timber's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of West Fraser Timber's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, West Fraser Timber reported a total waste generation of 6,712,000 metric tonnes, of which 97.36% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that West Fraser Timber has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has West Fraser Timber reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, West Fraser Timber's total waste generation decreased by 15.3%, including a further 13.34% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, West Fraser Timber's waste recovery rate declined by 2.64%, with a further 2.64% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while West Fraser Timber has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
West Fraser Timber’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into West Fraser Timber’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, West Fraser Timber generated a total of 6,712,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 39.2% of West Fraser Timber's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 60.8% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
West Fraser Timber’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How West Fraser Timber reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, West Fraser Timber's total waste generation decreased by 15.3%, with an additional 13.34% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 4.11%, yet rose by 2.24% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, West Fraser Timber's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does West Fraser Timber treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, West Fraser Timber reported that 2,630,900 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 39.2% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (99.24%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that West Fraser Timber has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.