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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
TRINSEO's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
TRINSEO's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Trinseo 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 represents 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 includes interim milestones of a 10% reduction by 2025 and a 20% reduction by 2030. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect Trinseo's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts within the chemical industry.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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 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.
