Polyplastics
Polyplastics Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the advanced materials industry, specialising in engineering plastics and polymer solutions. Founded in 1964, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Polyplastics is renowned for its innovative core products, such as DURANEX® PBT and TAFMER® thermoplastic elastomers, which are distinguished by their superior performance and versatility across various applications. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently delivering high-quality materials that meet the evolving needs of industries like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. With a focus on sustainability and technological advancement, Polyplastics continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the global materials market.
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Industry Benchmark
Polyplastics's score of 52 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Polyplastics's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Polyplastics Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,047,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 528,894,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 190,207,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 18,052,883,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 8,287,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 321,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 4,935,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 3,031,000 kg CO2e. Polyplastics has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2013 levels. These commitments are part of a broader initiative to contribute to a carbon-neutral society, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Daicel Corporation, reflecting the corporate family's commitment to sustainability. Polyplastics is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 62,690,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,140,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Polyplastics is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
