Alpek Polyester
Alpek Polyester, a leading player in the polyester industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Latin America. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of high-quality polyester products, including PET resins and polyester fibres, catering to diverse applications in textiles, packaging, and automotive sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Alpek Polyester stands out for its advanced manufacturing processes and eco-friendly initiatives. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its production capacity and enhancing its market presence. Recognised for its reliability and quality, Alpek Polyester continues to strengthen its position as a trusted supplier in the global polyester market.
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Alpek Polyester's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Alpek Polyester reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,522,154,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 807,558,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,139,504,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 14,575,092,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions include about 5,548,000,000 kg CO2e from the processing of sold products and approximately 6,424,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Alpek's emissions have shown a slight increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 16,034,029,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Alpek Polyester's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for the company's overall carbon footprint. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 498,036,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 611,746,000 | 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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Alpek Polyester 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.
