TRINSEO
Trinseo S.A., commonly referred to as Trinseo, is a leading global materials company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, Trinseo has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, focusing on the production of synthetic rubber, plastics, and latex binders. With a commitment to innovation, Trinseo offers a diverse range of core products, including polystyrene, polycarbonate, and specialty materials, which are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in various industries, such as automotive, consumer goods, and construction. Trinseo's dedication to quality and customer-centric solutions has solidified its reputation as a market leader in the advanced materials sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does TRINSEO's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
TRINSEO's score of 38 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
TRINSEO's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, TRINSEO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 464,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 305,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 237.3 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability. Over the years, TRINSEO has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 600,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 219,000,000 kg CO2e and 381,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. TRINSEO's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain.
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Get Started| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 349,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 684,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000.0 | 000 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 |
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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.
TRINSEO is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
