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Plastic production
TW
updated 15 days ago

Nan Ya Plastics Sustainability Profile

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Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, a leading player in the plastics industry, is headquartered in Taiwan (TW) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a key manufacturer of a diverse range of plastic products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), and various engineering plastics. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality, Nan Ya Plastics has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable materials and production processes. The company’s core offerings, such as high-performance resins and specialty films, distinguish it in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Nan Ya Plastics continues to be recognised for its contributions to the industry, making it a trusted name among manufacturers and consumers alike.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Nan Ya Plastics's score of 27 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

62%

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Nan Ya Plastics's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 7,050,080,000 kg CO2e, with 2,499,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,552,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. For the previous year, 2023, the company’s emissions were about 3,808,633,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,410,260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,398,374,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 4,928,474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as purchased goods and services, investments, and waste generated in operations. Nan Ya Plastics has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2027 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 7.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of a broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with interim goals of a 20% reduction by 2025 and a 35% reduction by 2030, using 2007 as the base year. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Nan Ya Plastics Corporation. The commitment to reducing emissions reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with global sustainability trends in the chemicals sector.

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20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,900,221,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,133,603,000
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
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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-

How Carbon Intensive is Nan Ya Plastics's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nan Ya Plastics's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nan Ya Plastics's Location?

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Very high
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 Nan Ya Plastics is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Nan Ya Plastics's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nan Ya Plastics's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 42% last year and decreased by approximately 42% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 69% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Investments
45%
Purchased Goods and Services
40%
Processing of Sold Products
8%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Nan Ya Plastics's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nan Ya Plastics has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

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