Formosa Plastics
Formosa Plastics Corporation, commonly referred to as FPC, is a leading player in the global petrochemical industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1978, the company has expanded its operations across major regions, including North America and Asia, solidifying its presence in the market. FPC is renowned for its diverse range of products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, and polypropylene, which are integral to various industries such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as it continually invests in advanced technologies to enhance product quality and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Formosa Plastics has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for operational excellence and environmental stewardship, making it a trusted name in the petrochemical sector.
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Formosa Plastics's score of 22 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Formosa Plastics's reported carbon emissions
As of 2021, Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,112,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 365,990,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 4,668,706,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, FPC plans to decrease absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation, by 11.1% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. 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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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,446,617,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 4,572,661,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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