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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Avient's score of 43 is higher than 75% 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 2024, Avient Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 99,765,000 kg CO2e, comprising 37,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 62,431,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with a nearly 50% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions achieved by 2023 compared to the 2019 baseline of 100,194,000 kg CO2e. Avient has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon footprint. By 2030, the company aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% from the 2019 baseline, with an ultimate goal of achieving operational carbon neutrality by 2050. This commitment aligns with their participation in initiatives such as RE100 and Better Plants, which focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency, respectively. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Avient Corporation, with no cascading from a parent organisation. Avient's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
33,362,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
238,100,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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
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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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