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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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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Aquafil's score of 33 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aquafil's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aquafil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 976,153,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 61,694,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,096,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 913,859,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Aquafil has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved total emissions of about 49,980,000 kg CO2e, a notable decrease from previous years. For instance, in 2021, emissions were around 57,647,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, they were approximately 60,534,000 kg CO2e. This trend indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Aquafil's ongoing efforts reflect a growing awareness of climate impact within the industry. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aquafil's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Aquafil is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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