March 10, 2021 (Press Release) - Resolute Forest Products Inc. [yesterday] announced its commitment to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 30% against 2015 levels by 2025. This new target builds on the company's 83% reduction in absolute GHG emissions from year-2000 levels, two-thirds of which reflect reductions in emission intensity. By achieving its target, the company will have reduced its emissions by nearly 700,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents per year compared to its 2015 level.
"Resolute was an early adopter of climate action as a cornerstone of our sustainability strategy," said Remi G. Lalonde, president and chief executive officer. "Setting this new target is among my first actions as CEO, demonstrating our continued focus around this important issue. Our commitment to renewable energy is good for the environment and it's good for the bottom line. Three-quarters of our total energy needs come from renewable sources such as hydroelectricity and carbon-neutral biomass, and more than 80% of our fuel energy comes from biomass. We've been scope 1 coal-free since 2014."
Some of the more recent projects on which the company is relying to achieve its commitment include:
The company also announced commitments to:
Resolute's sustainability strategy is based on a balanced approach to environmental, social and economic performance, designed to enhance the company's competitive position. As an industry leader, the company is committed to maintaining effective sustainability oversight, governance and management practices, and has moved beyond already rigorous regulatory compliance and environmental incident management to commit to transparency and annual sustainability reporting.
Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 50 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit: www.resolutefp.com.
SOURCE: Resolute Forest Products Inc.
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