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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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
Polyplastics's score of 15 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Polyplastics's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Polyplastics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,760,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 54,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. Over the years, Polyplastics has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 62,690,000 kg CO2e in 2013 and gradually decreasing to 54,620,000 kg CO2e by 2021. Scope 2 emissions have also varied, with a notable increase in 2019 to 8,070,000 kg CO2e, before stabilising in subsequent years. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Polyplastics continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to addressing climate change. The company’s emissions intensity has been reported at approximately 1,210 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2021, suggesting ongoing efforts to improve efficiency in their operations. As of 2022 and 2023, no emissions data has been reported, which may indicate a shift in their reporting strategy or ongoing assessments of their carbon footprint. Overall, Polyplastics is positioned within the plastics industry, which faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability and carbon emissions, highlighting the importance of their future commitments and actions in this area.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 62,690,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,140,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 54,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
Polyplastics 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.
