Expand below for our 2021 ESG Highlights:
- Increase in female Board of Directors (BOD) representation from 20% (2020) to 42% (2021)
- Development, embedment and governance of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- Defined our Indigenous Peoples' Policy
- Invested in corporate sustainability oversight and associated governance committees
- Whistleblower Policy was enhanced to include contract workers and improved issues management
- <1% of West Fraser’s managed forest area harvested (annually)
- 2 billion trees planted milestone reached in 2021
- 15.79 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) stored in 2021 production of long-lived harvested wood products (e.g., lumber, OSB, panels)
- 75% renewable energy used in 2021
- 100% of fibre is sourced responsibly
- Set science-based targets to achieve material GHG reductions by 2030
- Recognized with a Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Leadership in Conservation Award
- 23% of all employees self-identify with an under-represented racial or ethnic identity
- Lowest recordable injury rate milestone reached
- 35% reduction in lost-time incidents from 2020 values
- Completion of safety perception survey with findings and learnings shared throughout the organization
- $3.3 million invested in our community investment program
- Committed to Progressive Aboriginal Relations Certification (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business)