Weyerhaeuser Co
Weyerhaeuser's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser 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).
Weyerhaeuser has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Weyerhaeuser's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Weyerhaeuser amounted to 900,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Weyerhaeuser increased by 3.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Weyerhaeuser's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Weyerhaeuser's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Weyerhaeuser were 400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Weyerhaeuser reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Weyerhaeuser's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Weyerhaeuser's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Weyerhaeuser's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 400,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 500,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Weyerhaeuser reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Weyerhaeuser's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Weyerhaeuser 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Weyerhaeuser use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Weyerhaeuser's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Weyerhaeuser's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported 9,300,000 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 2023 disclosure of Weyerhaeuser includes a breakdown across 6 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. a
Weyerhaeuser's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Weyerhaeuser's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 19.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Weyerhaeuser's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Weyerhaeuser 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Weyerhaeuser disclose?
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser 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 Weyerhaeuser's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Weyerhaeuser's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 4,200,000 tCO₂e (44.68%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 3,400,000 tCO₂e (36.17%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 700,000 tCO₂e (7.45%)
Weyerhaeuser's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Weyerhaeuser’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 400,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,674 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 52.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Weyerhaeuser's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Weyerhaeuser's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 52.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.76 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Weyerhaeuser rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Weyerhaeuser among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Weyerhaeuser's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Weyerhaeuser reported a total carbon footprint of 10,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.99% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Weyerhaeuser's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.9%. a