Formosa Chemicals And Fibre
Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corporation (FCFC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a leading player in the global chemicals and fibre industry. Established in 1978, the company has made significant strides in the production of a diverse range of chemical products, including petrochemicals, synthetic fibres, and plastics. With major operational regions across Asia and beyond, FCFC is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s core offerings, such as high-quality polyester and nylon fibres, are distinguished by their durability and versatility, catering to various applications in textiles and industrial sectors. Recognised for its market leadership, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production processes, solidifying its position as a responsible industry leader.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Formosa Chemicals And Fibre'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.
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Formosa Chemicals And Fibre's score of 17 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Formosa Chemicals And Fibre's reported carbon emissions
In 2018, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,057,339,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 5,589,208,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 3,468,131,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 22.5% by 2027, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Formosa Chemicals plans to decrease its absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and investments, by 7.6% by 2027, with a 2021 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C.
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| Scope 1 | 5,589,208,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,468,131,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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