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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Polyplastics's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Polyplastics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 633,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 750 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 450 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services at approximately 280 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, reflecting a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 640,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at approximately 1,340 kg CO2e. The trend shows a consistent effort to reduce emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2021, which were about 56,760,000 kg CO2e and 54,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite the reductions, Polyplastics has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which was reported at approximately 1,350 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2023. Overall, Polyplastics demonstrates a proactive approach to managing its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate responsibility.
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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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 000 | 000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000 | 000 | - |
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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.
