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Formosa Chemicals And Fibre

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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.

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36

Industry Average

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39

Industry Benchmark

Formosa Chemicals And Fibre's score of 36 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Formosa Chemicals And Fibre's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corporation (FCFC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,143,026,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,016,074,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,640,213,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 4,698,681,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 3,166,588,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. FCFC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 22.5% by 2027, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 7.6% by 2027, with a base year of 2021. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Overall, FCFC's emissions data and reduction targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap for significant reductions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
5,589,208,000
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Scope 2
3,468,131,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Formosa Chemicals And Fibre's primary industry is Chemicals nec, 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 Formosa Chemicals And Fibre is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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