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.
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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, comprising 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 305,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with negligible emissions of 237.3 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 600,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 219,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 381,000,000 kg CO2e. Trinseo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2035, using 2017 as the baseline. 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, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company’s emissions data is independently reported and not cascaded from any parent 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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
