Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials, a leading global manufacturer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself in the specialty chemicals industry, focusing on high-performance materials that cater to diverse sectors, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Ascend's core offerings include nylon, polyester, and other advanced materials, distinguished by their superior quality and innovative applications. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, positioning itself as a key player in the market. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Ascend Performance Materials continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the materials sector.
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Ascend Performance Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ascend Performance Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 163,068,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions of about 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 9,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 10,300,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has demonstrated a consistent downward trend in emissions, achieving a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from about 12,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to the latest figure. Ascend's GHG emissions intensity has also improved, with a reported intensity of 1,200 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023, down from 1,500 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022, and 2,600 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021. Despite these achievements, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the company. Ascend's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards for climate action, although further details on future initiatives or targets are not available.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,800,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 311,175,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Ascend Performance Materials 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.
