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Far Eastern New Century

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Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a leading player in the textile and petrochemical industries. Founded in 1954, FENC has established a strong presence across Asia, with significant operations in China and Southeast Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative production of polyester and nylon products, as well as its commitment to sustainability through recycling initiatives. FENC's core offerings include high-performance fibres, functional textiles, and eco-friendly materials, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on research and development, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in biodegradable materials. As a key supplier to global brands, Far Eastern New Century continues to strengthen its market position, recognised for its quality and environmental stewardship.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Far Eastern New Century's score of 74 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Far Eastern New Century's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,890,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 934,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 664,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 11,289,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. FENC's previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 11,531,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,016,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 806,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company achieved a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2023, demonstrating progress towards its climate commitments. Looking ahead, FENC aims for a near-zero target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is investing approximately NT$19.4 billion between 2022 and 2030 to support these initiatives, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. FENC's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its focus on reducing energy consumption per unit of production by 20% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, reinforcing its dedication to mitigating climate impact while maintaining operational efficiency.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,272,000,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,160,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
8,994,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Far Eastern New Century's primary industry is Textiles (17), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Far Eastern New Century is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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