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Resolute shares highlights of its 2021 sustainability performance

Resolute Forest Products recently released highlights of its 2021 environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The company stated in a release that it surpassed its 30 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission (scope 1 and 2) reduction target, cutting them by 34 percent compared to 2015 levels.

Further, Resolute noted that since 2000, its climate initiatives have reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions at its pulp, paper and tissue mills by 86 percent. This is equivalent to more than 8.6 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalents per year.

In 2021, Resolute also achieved an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) incident rate of 0.47. The company noted that more than half of its facilities completed the year without a single recordable incident.

Other highlights of Resolute’s 2021 sustainability performance are detailed in the suite of leaflets released by the company:

• ESG at Resolute: a thorough synopsis of Resolute’s sustainability strategy and 2021 ESG performance
• ESG by the Numbers: a data-driven summary based on ESG reporting rankings and standards, including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework
• Public Commitments: a detailed look at Resolute’s commitment to continuous improvement and transparency, including its 2022 targets.