Clearwater Paper 2026 Sustainability Report

Clearwater Paper’s 2026 Sustainability Report covers sustainable paperboard packaging, responsible forest sourcing, GHG emissions, renewable energy, water stewardship, circularity, occupational safety and corporate governance. Reporting on 2025 performance, it tracks progress toward SBTi-approved climate targets, recyclable and compostable packaging goals, certified fiber sourcing and resource-efficiency improvements across the company’s U.S. manufacturing operations.

Clearwater Paper Corporation202624 Sept 2026

PublisherClearwater Paper Corporation

Year2026

RegionUS

FormatPDF, 4.4 MB

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Key Takeaways

Clearwater Paper reported 861,827 metric tons CO₂e of Scope 1 emissions, 277,592 metric tons CO₂e of market-based Scope 2 emissions and 1.55 million metric tons CO₂e of Scope 3 emissions in 2025. Scope 2 emissions were 15.6% below the 2021 baseline, while Scope 3 emissions were 16% below baseline. Clearwater Paper 2026 Sustainab…
66% of Clearwater Paper’s energy needs were met with renewable energy in 2025, including renewable biomass and black liquor, compared with 34% from non-renewable sources.
Clearwater Paper reduced water intake intensity by 6% from its 2024 baseline, progressing toward its target of a 10% reduction by 2030. The company withdrew 31,087 million gallons of water in 2025 and returned 91.4% to the environment. Clearwater Paper 2026 Sustainab…
The company reported that 81% of its solid bleached sulfate products were recyclable or compostable in 2025, surpassing its 2030 goal of 75% ahead of schedule. BPI compostable certification at the Lewiston and Cypress Bend mills helped drive this progress.
Clearwater Paper sourced 100% of its procured wood and chips from U.S. forests, while its manufacturing locations follow FSC, SFI and PEFC fiber-sourcing standards. The company also reported that 55% of non-hazardous waste generated in 2025 was diverted from landfill. Clearwater Paper 2026 Sustainab…