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Avient

Avient Corporation, formerly known as PolyOne Corporation, is a leading provider of specialised polymer materials and services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2000, Avient has established a strong presence in key operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the plastics and chemicals industry. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in colour and additive technologies, as well as sustainable packaging and performance materials. Avient's commitment to sustainability and customisation sets it apart, enabling clients to enhance product performance while reducing environmental impact. With a robust market position, Avient has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and global reach, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the polymer sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Avient's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avient's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avient reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 21,495,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 63,925,000 kg CO2e in the US. Globally, their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 106,360,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline, which corresponds to a reduction of about 55,107 metric tons CO2e from a baseline of 100,194 metric tons CO2e. Furthermore, Avient has committed to achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2050. Avient's climate strategy includes a near-term goal of reducing emissions by 60% by 2030, with a focus on both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has made notable progress, achieving nearly a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2023 compared to 2019 levels. This commitment aligns with industry standards and reflects Avient's dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
33,362,000
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Scope 2
238,100,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avient's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is high 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 Avient is in US, 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.

Avient is participating in some 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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