Aquafil
Aquafil S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, is a leading player in the synthetic fibres and polymers industry, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Founded in 1965, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on the production of high-quality nylon and other synthetic materials. Aquafil is particularly noted for its pioneering work in the recycling of nylon, with its flagship product, ECONYL®, made from regenerated nylon waste. This unique approach not only reduces environmental impact but also positions Aquafil as a frontrunner in the circular economy. With numerous accolades for its sustainable practices, Aquafil continues to strengthen its market position, driving advancements in eco-friendly textile solutions.
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Aquafil's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Aquafil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,037,160,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 91,347,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,346,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which reached about 932,467,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 699,551,000 kg CO2e). Aquafil has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2021 to 2022. The company has committed to further climate action by pledging to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by 2025, aiming to set forward-looking emission-reduction targets aligned with climate science. This commitment includes plans to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the decade. Aquafil's long-term strategy involves developing a climate transition plan in accordance with the Paris Agreement, targeting a limit on global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also focusing on measuring and addressing its Scope 3 emissions, which will enhance its overall sustainability efforts.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 50,406,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 73,648,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Aquafil 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.
