Far Eastern New Century
Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a leading player in the textile and petrochemical industries. Founded in 1954, FENC has established a strong presence across Asia, with significant operations in China and Southeast Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative production of polyester and nylon products, as well as its commitment to sustainability through recycling initiatives. FENC's core offerings include high-performance fibres, functional textiles, and eco-friendly materials, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on research and development, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in biodegradable materials. As a key supplier to global brands, Far Eastern New Century continues to strengthen its market position, recognised for its quality and environmental stewardship.
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Far Eastern New Century's score of 49 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Far Eastern New Century's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,364,397,000 kg CO2e, comprising 532,859,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 831,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2023, emissions were slightly higher at about 1,618,137,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 669,182,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 948,955,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for these years. FENC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, they are targeting a near-zero level of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. The company has also committed to achieving a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. In terms of recent achievements, FENC reported a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2023 compared to the 2020 baseline, with total emissions reaching approximately 1,822,000 kg CO2e. The company is investing around NT$19.4 billion between 2022 and 2030 to support these reduction targets, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aim to keep global warming below 1.5°C. FENC's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,272,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,160,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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