TRINSEO Sustainability Profile
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.
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TRINSEO's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Trinseo, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 464,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources combined. This includes 259,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 305,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 237.3 kg CO2e. Trinseo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2035, using 2017 as the baseline year. This target is part of their long-term sustainability goals, with interim milestones of a 10% reduction by 2025 and a 20% reduction by 2030. Additionally, Trinseo aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Trinseo PLC, with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. Trinseo's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 349,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 684,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000.0 | 000 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 | 000.0 |
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TRINSEO'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.
TRINSEO 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.
