West Fraser

Recently, we were pleased to welcome a group of University of?Georgia?business students to our corporate head office in?Vancouver, B.C. With five West Fraser divisions in?Georgia, this visit?marked an exciting opportunity for the students to explore our sustainability efforts in greater depth. Our Sustainability team shared insights on energy efficiency, emissions tracking and responsible resource?use, providing a hands-on look at how we integrate sustainability into our business practices and work to meet our 2030 Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions targets. This was a great opportunity to connect?with the next generation of leaders on these important topics. To learn more about how sustainability is integrated into our business, visit?https://lnkd.in/gEYCfhre.?

At West Fraser, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams create a stronger, safer and more vibrant workforce. This International Women’s Day – celebrated globally on March 8 – we recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of the women at West Fraser, whose expertise and dedication help drive our company's success at our operations across Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe. We also reaffirm our commitment to fostering dynamic workplaces, advancing opportunities for women in the forestry sector and ensuring our high-performance teams reflect the communities where we operate.

Join us at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 25-27, 2025. Organized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the IBS attracts builders, remodelers, design professionals, architects and contractors from all over North America as well as internationally.? ? Our booth, C2454, features a two-story structure showcasing West Fraser’s renewable, wood building products, that offer the strength, beauty and efficiency that modern construction demands.?To learn more about our products, please speak to our team or visit: https://lnkd.in/gKQ_nqMZ.

West Fraser is celebrating?Black?History?Month?this February across our U.S. and Canadian operations, recognizing the many significant achievements and contributions of Black people to culture, justice, prosperity and more. We actively engage in initiatives that support education and awareness, including the L.C. and Daisy Bates Black History Brunch, honouring Daisy Bates’ pivotal role in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and supporting the preservation of her legacy. We were honoured to host representatives from Girls Inc. of Memphis. Memphis and students and faculty from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, fostering connections that empower the next generation of leaders. By investing in education, building relationships and supporting meaningful initiatives, we are reinforcing our dedication to a more inclusive and equitable future. Pictured are representatives from West Fraser, Girls Inc. of Memphis and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff outside the L.C. and Daisy Bates House Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas.

This?#MLKDay, West Fraser celebrates, commemorates and honors the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King once wrote, “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” His words remain a timeless reminder of the importance of unity and working together to uplift everyone. At West Fraser, we believe in a culture of belonging and that each of us plays a key role in making our workplace and our communities more equitable and inclusive for all.

We’re pleased to share that today, the Lake Babine Nation’s forestry company—LBN Forestry—announced that it has signed a long-term Log Supply?and Forest Management Agreement with West Fraser. LBN Forestry will supply logs to our Pacific Inland Resources Sawmill in Smithers, B.C.,?from their First Nations Woodland Licence (FNWL). Now, with the LSFMA in place, the next step is for the Province of British Columbia to proceed with the tenure disposition for the new FNWL. It is expected that this will be completed this spring. “This agreement is a significant milestone marking the implementation of?the Lake Babine Nation Foundation?Agreement that was signed with the Province on?September 18, 2020,” said Chief Wilf Adam. “Forestry is a major?pillar of the?Foundation Agreement and this agreement with West Fraser provides us with the?foundation for?increased economic opportunity with participation in the forest?sector through business development and long-term?employment opportunities for?our members. This new?First Nations Woodland License?will also provide for increased?governance?over our territory’s resources, which supports improved fibre security to?forest sector businesses in the?region.” “This agreement is an important step in creating?a path to long-term stability in the forest sector and for communities?through?the recognition of Lake Babine Nation’s role as the resource steward in its?traditional territory,” said Sean?McLaren, President and CEO, West Fraser. “It?marks the start of a new relationship in terms of the management of?B.C.’s?forestry resource while providing a measure of fibre security for West Fraser.?We are hopeful to create more?partnerships like this one to help restore a?thriving forest sector in the province.” Pictured left to right, Sean McLaren, West Fraser; Duane Crouse, LBN Forestry; Wilf Adam, Chief, Lake Babine Nation

As a global manufacturer of renewable wood building products, we depend on?healthy forests for the future.?In Western Canada, where we manage forests directly,?our forestry professionals and biologists are regularly on the land developing long-term management plans for a range of uses, including biodiversity, water quality, wildfire, carbon, traditional use and timber harvesting, among others.?These planning processes are inclusive through the engagement of Indigenous Nations, the public, NGOs, other tenure holders, and stakeholders.?We are 100% certified to the voluntary Sustainable Forestry Initiative? (SFI) Standard and subject to stringent regulation by federal, provincial and local authorities. In Ontario, Quebec, the U.S. and Europe, we procure fibre from private landowners and public lands managed by others certified by either the SFI? or the Forest Stewardship Council? (FSC). To learn about our sustainable forest management practices and fibre sourcing read our Sustainable Forest and Wood Procurement Policy: https://bit.ly/3ZUJgOG

Season’s greetings and happy new year.

Supporting education is a key focus area for West Fraser and part of our commitment to generate positive impacts in the communities we operate.?West Fraser’s U.S. Operations Office is located in Memphis, Tennessee and recently, we were pleased to invest in the KIPP Memphis Public Schools. ? Even Santa was on hand to join in the celebration as our team members met with students and teachers during our visit. ? "At West Fraser, we believe in building strong communities by supporting quality education,” said Travis Oldershaw, Vice President, U.S. Wood Procurement. “We are pleased to partner with KIPP Memphis and look forward to seeing the impact this collaboration will have on students, families, and the Memphis community."

At West Fraser, we believe we have a responsibility to the communities where we operate. In the spirit of the season, many of our teams are actively giving back to help ensure a brighter holiday season for all. Happy Holidays from all of us at West Fraser.