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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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44

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Aquafil's score of 44 is higher than 95% 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 2024, Aquafil reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,037,160,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 91,347,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 13,346,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 932,467,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 976,153,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 61,694,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 12,096,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Aquafil has made significant strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 16% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2021 to 2022. Looking ahead, the company has committed to signing on to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by 2025, aiming to set forward-looking emission-reduction targets aligned with climate science. Additionally, Aquafil plans to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. The company is also focused on measuring and addressing its Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for a comprehensive climate strategy. Aquafil's long-term goal is to develop a climate transition plan in line with the Paris Agreement, targeting a limit on global warming to 1.5°C within this century.

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Scope 2
73,648,000
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Scope 3
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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

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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