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Shintech Sustainability Profile

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Shintech, officially known as Shintech Inc., is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1972, the company has made significant strides in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and related products, serving various sectors including construction, automotive, and consumer goods. With major operational facilities located in Louisiana and Texas, Shintech is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include high-quality PVC resins and vinyl products, distinguished by their durability and versatility. Shintech has solidified its market position as one of the largest PVC producers in North America, achieving notable milestones in environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Through its dedication to excellence, Shintech continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Shintech's score of 53 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shintech's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

Shintech, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Shintech, it is important to note that emissions data and sustainability initiatives may be inherited from its parent company, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. This relationship suggests that Shintech may align its climate strategies with those of its parent, although specific details on targets or achievements are not available. As a subsidiary, Shintech's climate commitments could potentially reflect broader industry standards and practices, but without explicit data or targets, the company's current stance on carbon emissions remains unclear.

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2014201520162018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,553,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,024,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
4,423,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Shintech's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shintech's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Shintech's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Shintech is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Shintech's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Shintech's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 173% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 64% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
52%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
22%
Capital Goods
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Shintech's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Shintech has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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