Plastics Europe
Plastics Europe, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading trade association representing the plastics industry across Europe. Founded in 2000, the organisation has played a pivotal role in promoting the sustainable use of plastics, advocating for innovation, and enhancing the industry's reputation. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Western and Central Europe, Plastics Europe focuses on key business areas such as recycling, sustainability, and the circular economy. The association's core services include providing industry insights, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, and supporting policy development. Notably, Plastics Europe has been instrumental in advancing initiatives that highlight the benefits of plastics in various applications, from packaging to automotive. With a commitment to sustainability and a robust market position, Plastics Europe continues to shape the future of the plastics industry in Europe.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Plastics Europe's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Plastics Europe's score of 21 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Plastics Europe's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Plastics Europe reported a total carbon footprint of approximately 4,500,000 kg CO2e for plastics and articles, alongside an additional 800,000 kg CO2e from steam cracker operations. The emissions data does not specify the scopes of these emissions, indicating a lack of detailed categorisation into Scope 1, 2, or 3. Currently, Plastics Europe has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. This absence of defined climate commitments highlights a potential area for improvement within the organisation's sustainability strategy. As the industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding its environmental impact, Plastics Europe may need to establish clearer climate pledges to align with global climate goals.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Plastics Europe is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
