China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a prominent player in the petrochemical industry, specialising in the production and distribution of a wide range of chemical products. Founded in 1979, CPDC has established itself as a leader in the sector, with significant operations across Asia and beyond. The company focuses on core areas such as petrochemical manufacturing, refining, and the development of innovative chemical solutions. CPDC is renowned for its high-quality products, including various polymers and specialty chemicals, which are distinguished by their reliability and performance. With a strong market position, CPDC has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and a commitment to research and development. This dedication has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the global petrochemical landscape.
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In 2021, China Petrochemical Development (CPDC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,666,264,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,703,474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 204,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,758,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the previous years, CPDC's emissions have shown fluctuations: in 2020, total emissions were about 1,111,966,000 kg CO2e, and in 2019, they reached approximately 1,913,009,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised climate action strategies at this time. CPDC's emissions data is sourced directly from the China Petrochemical Development Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. The company continues to operate within the petrochemical industry, which is typically associated with significant greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the importance of future commitments to sustainability and emissions reduction.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,964,713,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 159,012,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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China Petrochemical Development is not participating in any 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.