Synthome
Synthome, officially known as Synthomer plc, is a leading global provider of advanced polymer solutions, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1863, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Synthomer operates primarily within the chemical industry, focusing on the production of water-based polymers and specialty chemicals. The company’s core offerings include innovative products for applications in construction, automotive, and textiles, distinguished by their sustainability and performance characteristics. Synthomer has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in research and development, which have solidified its market position as a trusted partner for diverse industries. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Synthomer continues to lead the way in polymer technology, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
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Synthome's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Synthomer's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 10,389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,171,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 18,560,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of their Vision 2030 initiative, which aims for a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Globally, Synthomer reported significantly higher emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 241,151,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 64,086,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 2,629,696,000 kg CO2e. This comprehensive approach highlights their commitment to addressing emissions across all scopes, although specific targets for Scope 3 emissions are set to reduce by 27.5% by 2030. Synthomer is also engaged in long-term projects, including a feasibility study for the use of green hydrogen at a key European site, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Their targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Synthomer's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore their proactive stance in tackling climate change and their commitment to sustainable practices within the chemicals sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 309,645,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 259,040,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,204,702,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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