Nexeo Plastics, a leading global distributor of plastic resins, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself in the plastics industry, focusing on the distribution of high-performance materials and innovative solutions for various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Nexeo Plastics offers a diverse portfolio of core products, including engineering resins, commodity plastics, and specialty materials, distinguished by their quality and reliability. The company’s commitment to sustainability and customer-centric service has positioned it as a trusted partner in the market. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence and strategic partnerships, Nexeo Plastics continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global plastics distribution landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Nexeo Plastics's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nexeo Plastics, headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 478.8 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses emissions across all scopes, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 774,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, which include upstream transportation and distribution at about 195.9 million kg CO2e and downstream transportation and distribution at approximately 279.2 million kg CO2e.
Nexeo Plastics is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, having established near-term targets as part of its climate strategy. However, the company has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Univar Solutions Inc., reflecting a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability initiatives.
Nexeo Plastics operates within the trading companies and distributors sector, and its climate commitments align with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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Nexeo Plastics’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Univar Solutions Inc.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Univar Solutions Inc.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Univar Solutions Inc.RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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