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Textile Manufacturing
MX
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Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V. Sustainability Profile

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Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V., commonly referred to as Akra, is a leading player in the polyester industry, headquartered in Mexico. Established in 1985, the company has made significant strides in the production of high-quality polyester products, serving various sectors including textiles, automotive, and packaging. With a strong operational presence across Mexico and other key regions, Akra is renowned for its innovative solutions in polyester manufacturing. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including polyester resins and fibres, distinguished by their durability and versatility. Akra's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner in the market, earning accolades for its contributions to the industry. As a pioneer in polyester technology, Akra continues to set benchmarks for excellence and innovation.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s score of 54 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ALPEK, S.A.B. de C.V.

Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Mexico, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Alpek Polyester S.A. de C.V., which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments through a corporate family relationship. While Akra Polyester has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is linked to broader sustainability efforts through its parent company, Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. This includes participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across the industry. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Akra Polyester is expected to align with the climate strategies and targets set by its parent company, although specific details on these commitments are not disclosed at this level. The company is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental responsibility.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,290,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,130,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s primary industry is Textiles (17), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s Location?

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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 Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V. is in MX, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 63% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 29% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
29%
Processing of Sold Products
26%

Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Akra Polyester, S.A. de C.V. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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