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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In 2023, Ascend Performance Materials reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 3,500,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 163,068,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were around 4,600,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 234,814,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a GHG emissions intensity of 1,200 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023, down from 1,500 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. Over the past five years, Ascend has shown a downward trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 9,800,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 10,300,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. However, the company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor has it set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ascend Performance Materials operates without cascading emissions data from a parent company, indicating that its reported figures are solely from its own operations. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, although specific climate pledges or formal reduction targets have not been outlined.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 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.