Pellets + Our Planet

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada and its members are committed to supplying the world with renewable, low-carbon energy from responsibly managed, third-party certified sources. We recognize that the fight against climate change requires immediate and urgent action. The advancement of new renewable energy alternatives to replace fossil fuel-generated power is key in this fight. Wood pellets sourced from responsible producers in well-regulated countries like Canada contribute to a more sustainable energy system.

Read WPAC Member Sustainability Commitment 

While both fossil fuels, such as coal, and biological materials, like wood pellets both emit carbon dioxide, it is ultimately the source of that CO₂ that determines its impact on the atmosphere. Coal is a very efficient fuel, providing more energy per kilogram than biomass, but it is not renewable.

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate change, has recognized the significant GHG mitigation potential of biomass—as much as 80 to 90 percent. But not all biomass is created equal. WPAC members are committed to using only waste material and low-grade by-products from sawmilling and forest harvesting activities to produce Canada’s sustainable wood pellets.

Watch: Power of Pellets: Contributing to a Low Carbon Economy

Partnering with Laborelec, a global research and solutions organization, with funding from the Government of Canada, our first of its kind Greenhouse Gas Study provides credible data to support the ongoing demand for wood pellets.

Read: Comparing GHG Emissions: Canada-Japan Greenhouse Gas Study

Watch: The Carbon Story