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TRINSEO

Trinseo S.A., commonly referred to as Trinseo, is a leading global materials company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, Trinseo has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and Asia, focusing on the production of synthetic rubber, plastics, and latex binders. With a commitment to innovation, Trinseo offers a diverse range of core products, including polystyrene, polycarbonate, and specialty materials, which are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in various industries, such as automotive, consumer goods, and construction. Trinseo's dedication to quality and customer-centric solutions has solidified its reputation as a market leader in the advanced materials sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does TRINSEO'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.

26

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

TRINSEO's score of 26 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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TRINSEO's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, TRINSEO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 464,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 305,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded 237.3 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, TRINSEO has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a significant reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from about 950,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 464,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. TRINSEO's emissions data reflects a consistent effort to monitor and manage its greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its overall environmental impact.

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Scope 1
349,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
684,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000.0
000
000.0
000.0
000.0
000.0
000.0

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. TRINSEO's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. TRINSEO is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

TRINSEO 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.

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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