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Avient

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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.

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47

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Avient's score of 47 is higher than 79% 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 Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 33,114,270 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were reported at about 72,976,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Avient has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. By 2030, the company aims to achieve a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, using a 2019 baseline of 100,194 metric tons CO2e. Furthermore, Avient has committed to achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2050. The company has made substantial progress towards its goals, having reached nearly a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023 compared to the 2019 baseline. This commitment aligns with industry standards and reflects Avient's dedication to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data is sourced directly from Avient Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
33,362,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
238,100,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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