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
How does Avient's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Avient's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Avient's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Avient Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 106,360,000 kg CO2e, which includes 33,114,270 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 72,976,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. In previous years, Avient's emissions have varied significantly. For instance, in 2022, the total emissions were about 134,257,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 34,792,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 99,465,000 kg CO2e. The company has also reported Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 6,421,128,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a substantial impact from its supply chain and product lifecycle. Avient's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its ongoing emissions tracking and reporting, although specific reduction targets have not been established. The company continues to focus on sustainability within its operations, aligning with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions management.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,362,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | - | - | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Avient 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.
