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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.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

TRINSEO's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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TRINSEO's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Trinseo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 464,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 305,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, along with 237.3 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions intensity, with a target to decrease Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 35% by 2035, using 2017 as the baseline. The company aims for interim milestones of a 10% reduction by 2025 and a 20% reduction by 2030. Trinseo has set a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action and reflects a proactive approach to sustainability. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across multiple years, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact and progress towards its climate commitments.

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Scope 1
349,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
684,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000.0
000.0
000.0
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000.0

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. TRINSEO's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for TRINSEO is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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