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
How does Polyplastics'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
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 for Scope 1, 54,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,790,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from about 62,690,000 kg CO2e in 2013 to the 2021 figure. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Polyplastics has not provided emissions data for the years 2022 and 2023, indicating a potential gap in their reporting. The company continues to focus on improving its CO2 emissions intensity, which was reported at approximately 1,210 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2021. As a leading player in the plastics industry, Polyplastics is expected to enhance its climate commitments in line with global sustainability trends.
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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
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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.
