Aquafil, officially known as Aquafil S.p.A., is a leading player in the other business services sector, headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1965, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the production of nylon 6, Aquafil is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainability, particularly through its ECONYL® regeneration system, which transforms waste materials into high-quality nylon.
With a commitment to environmental responsibility, Aquafil has positioned itself as a pioneer in the circular economy, achieving significant milestones in recycling and resource efficiency. The company’s unique offerings not only cater to the textile and fashion industries but also extend to automotive and industrial applications, making it a versatile leader in its field. Aquafil's dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it a notable reputation, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for eco-conscious brands.
+5 vs industry average
Aquafil’s score of 37 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Aquafil's reported carbon emissions
Aquafil, an IT-based company operating in other business services (74), reported a total of approximately 1,037,160,000 kg CO2e in emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 91,347,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, based on the market-based method, stood at approximately 13,346,000 kg CO2e, while the location-based calculation resulted in approximately 82,579,000 kg CO2e. The majority of Aquafil's emissions, approximately 932,467,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 976,153,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for that year were approximately 61,694,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were approximately 12,096,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 913,859,000 kg CO2e.
Aquafil is developing a climate transition plan aligned with the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C within this century. The company has committed to signing on to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by 2025 and setting emission reduction targets in line with climate science. Aquafil also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. Between 2021 and 2022, Aquafil achieved a reduction of 16% in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Aquafil’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2025
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2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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