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J.D. Irving, Limited

J.D. Irving, Limited, a prominent Canadian conglomerate, is headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, with significant operations across Canada and the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has evolved into a leader in various sectors, including forestry, manufacturing, and transportation. Specialising in products such as lumber, paper, and packaging, J.D. Irving is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in the competitive landscape. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable forestry practices and a strong market presence in the North American supply chain. With a diverse portfolio and a focus on quality, J.D. Irving, Limited continues to solidify its position as a key player in the industry, driving growth and excellence across its business areas.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Forestry and Logging industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

J.D. Irving, Limited's score of 17 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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J.D. Irving, Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, J.D. Irving, Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,110,331,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 635,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 2,055,979,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 551,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 2,124,715,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions of approximately 663,000,000 kg CO2e. J.D. Irving has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported emissions data primarily for Scope 2, indicating a focus on indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The absence of Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions data suggests limited visibility into their direct and value chain emissions. Overall, J.D. Irving's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, although further details on reduction strategies and targets would enhance their climate action narrative.

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343,691,000
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Scope 2
549,222,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. J.D. Irving, Limited's primary industry is Products of forestry, logging and related services (02), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for J.D. Irving, Limited is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

J.D. Irving, Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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