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 score of 17 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alpek Polyester's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Alpek Polyester reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,522,154,000 kg CO2e, comprising 807,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,139,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,575,092,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2021, Alpek's total emissions were about 16,034,029,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 877,206,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,212,171,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,945,652,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a slight increase in total emissions from 2021 to 2022. The company has not specified any science-based targets or formal climate pledges, which places it in a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly setting ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Alpek Polyester's emissions data highlights the significant challenges it faces in reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its total emissions.
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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 committed to any 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.
