Climate Change Data

Clearwater Paper Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,348,561 metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:559,358 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:347,692 metric tons CO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:56%
Total Energy Consumption:5.4 billion kWh
Water Consumption:17,504 million gallons (withdrawn)
Waste Generated:58,125 metric tons (solid waste)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Resource Stewardship
  • Trusted Products
  • Thriving People & Communities
  • Responsible Business

Environmental Achievements

  • Received validation from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 29.1% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe
  • Achieved 1.9% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
  • Expanded recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades to represent more than 5% of total SBS cupstock manufacturing
  • Utilized 100% green energy at Manchester Industries site in Richmond, Virginia
  • Reduced water withdrawal by 1.7%
  • Reduced water consumption by over 8% at Shelby, North Carolina mill
  • 68% of solid waste repurposed and not sent to landfill

Social Achievements

  • Increased representation for underrepresented groups in salaried positions by 2%
  • Achieved 33% female representation of salaried workforce
  • Introduced paid parental leave to eligible (non-union) employees
  • Implemented inclusive parental leave benefits and nursing parent accommodations
  • Reduced safety risk by 26% through investments in equipment and improved processes

Governance Achievements

  • Linked executive compensation to strategic objectives and performance including sustainability factors

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Produce recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades representing more than 10% of total SBS cupstock manufacturing by 2030
  • Achieve female representation of 30% or greater of salaried workforce by 2030
  • Increase representation for underrepresented groups in salaried positions by 1% per year through 2030
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 29.1% by 2030 from 2021 baseline
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from 2021 baseline
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Tight job market
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Improving Scope 3 data and emissions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuously adapt to meet customer needs
  • High-level review and identification of most significant impacts across business, efforts to improve data quality and collection
  • Partnered with consulting firm to develop strategy roadmap to meet 2030 GHG emissions targets
  • Implemented contractor prescreening document collection for on-site workers

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible forestry practices
  • Recycled content
  • Third-party certifications
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy
  • Energy efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standard for Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy Sector — Pulp and Paper Products, TCFD, CDP

Certifications: FSC, SFI®, PEFC/29-31-408

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NuVo® with BioPBS™
  • ReMagine®

Awards & Recognition

  • Pulp and Paper Safety Association’s Innovator Award
  • Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy & Mineral Resources for Leadership in Energy Efficiency (4 consecutive years)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:593,392 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 319,967 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market-based) + 2,047,164 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:593,392 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:319,967 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2,047,164 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:55%
Total Energy Consumption:10.0 billion kWh
Water Consumption:17,625 million gallons (withdrawn), 16,275 million gallons (discharged)
Waste Generated:110.7 million pounds (solid waste to landfill) + 8.2 metric tons (hazardous waste)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Resource Stewardship
  • Trusted Products
  • Thriving People & Communities
  • Responsible Business

Environmental Achievements

  • Received validation from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 29.1% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 1.2% from 2021 baseline.
  • Improved data inputs and continued to work with suppliers and customers towards identifying means to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
  • Joined The Water Council’s continuous improvement program to understand water use, impacts and risk, develop a corporate water stewardship policy and prioritize where water-related risks can be mitigated.
  • Recycled more than 2,000 tons of plastic film at Shelby, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada tissue facilities.

Social Achievements

  • Introduced paid parental leave to eligible (non-union) employees.
  • Achieved 27% risk reduction for identified safety hazards.
  • Continued to engage and support female and minority candidates through outreach, development and career advancement activities.
  • Launched the Inclusion Council to drive a culture of inclusion, promote collaboration and engagement, and leverage individual insights to inform inclusion strategy.

Governance Achievements

  • Linked executive compensation to strategic objectives and performance including sustainability factors (25% of cash bonus tied to sustainability goals).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 29.1% by 2030 from 2021 baseline
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from 2021 baseline
  • Produce recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades representing more than 10% of total SBS cupstock manufacturing by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions
  • Developing a new water conservation and effluent reduction target
  • Increasing the percentage of recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades of SBS cupstock
Mitigation Strategies
  • Partnered with a consulting firm to develop a strategy roadmap for meeting 2030 GHG emissions targets.
  • Partnered with a third party consultant to conduct a water risk assessment and completed The Water Council’s WAVE program.
  • Continued to produce recyclable, compostable or marine-degradable grades to represent more than 5% of total SBS cupstock manufacturing.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible forestry practices
  • Recycled content where possible
  • Third-party certifications
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, CDP

Certifications: ISCC Plus, FSC®, SFI®, PEFC

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Candesce®, NuVo® with BioPBS™, ReMagine®

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed