Avient Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Avient's score of 43 is higher than 74% 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 data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with a focus on direct and indirect emissions. For 2023, Avient achieved significant progress in reducing its emissions, reporting a nearly 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to the 2019 baseline of 100,194,000 kg CO2e. This reduction aligns with their ambitious targets to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030 and 60% by 2030, with operational carbon neutrality aimed for by 2050. Avient's climate commitments include a near-term goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% from the 2019 baseline by 2030. The company has also pledged to reduce energy intensity by 25% over the next decade, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that Avient's commitments and achievements are independently reported. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, contributing to the broader industry efforts to combat climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Avient's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Avient's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 203% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 28% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Avient's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Avient has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
