Alpek
Alpek, officially known as Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., is a leading player in the petrochemical industry, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico. Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong presence across North America, South America, and Europe, focusing on the production of polyester and plastics. Alpek's core offerings include polyester fibres, resins, and other petrochemical products, distinguished by their high quality and sustainability initiatives. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position as one of the largest producers in the Americas. With a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, Alpek continues to set industry standards while catering to diverse sectors, including textiles and packaging.
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Alpek's score of 38 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alpek's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., headquartered in Mexico, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Alpek is committed to a 13.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Alpek's proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability within the chemicals sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,290,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Alpek is committed to some 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.
