Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, commonly known as LP, is a leading manufacturer in the building materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1973, LP has established a strong presence across North America, particularly in the southern and western regions, where it operates numerous facilities. Specialising in engineered wood products, LP offers a diverse range of core products, including oriented strand board (OSB), siding, and engineered wood siding solutions. These products are renowned for their durability, sustainability, and innovative design, setting LP apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, Louisiana-Pacific has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices. The company continues to solidify its market position as a trusted provider of high-performance building materials, catering to both residential and commercial construction needs.
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In 2024, Louisiana Pacific reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,820,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 182,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 217,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,513,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all three scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2019 baseline by the year 2030. Additionally, since 2019, Louisiana Pacific has achieved a reduction of approximately 50% in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity relative to net sales, demonstrating a strong focus on operational efficiency and sustainability. In 2023, the emissions data showed a total of about 1,489,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside 171,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 225,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a consistent level of emissions management and a proactive approach to addressing climate change impacts. Overall, Louisiana Pacific's climate commitments and reduction initiatives reflect a robust strategy aimed at minimising their carbon footprint while enhancing operational efficiency in the wood products industry.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 214,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 78,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,503,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Louisiana Pacific is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.