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Formosa Plastics

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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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24

Industry Average

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22

Industry Benchmark

Formosa Plastics's score of 24 is lower than 53% 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 Plastics's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,604,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2020, when emissions were about 8,635,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, FPC's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of approximately 20,044,203,000 kg CO2e in 2019, which included 3,659,904,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,981,555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,402,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. FPC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Furthermore, FPC has established targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and an 11.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2021 base year. These commitments reflect FPC's recognition of the need for significant action in the face of climate change, aligning with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

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Scope 1
4,446,617,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
4,572,661,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Formosa Plastics's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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 Plastics 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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