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Victrex

Victrex plc, headquartered in the United Kingdom, is a leading global manufacturer in the high-performance polymer industry. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of PEEK (polyether ether ketone) and other advanced materials, serving diverse sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical. With operational facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia, Victrex is renowned for its innovative solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. The company’s core products, including VICTREX PEEK and VICTREX AE 250, are distinguished by their exceptional strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Victrex has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position as a trusted supplier, and continues to drive advancements in polymer technology, making it a key player in the global materials landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Victrex's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Victrex's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Victrex, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 87,128,000 kg CO2e. This includes 20,654,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,712,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 87,128,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Victrex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Victrex plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Victrex's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Victrex's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Victrex is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Victrex is participating in some 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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