Formosa Plastics Corporation, commonly referred to as FPC, is a leading player in the global petrochemical industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Established in 1978, the company has expanded its operations across major regions, including North America and Asia, solidifying its presence in the market. FPC is renowned for its diverse range of products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, and polypropylene, which are integral to various industries such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, as it continually invests in advanced technologies to enhance product quality and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Formosa Plastics has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for operational excellence and environmental stewardship, making it a trusted name in the petrochemical sector.
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In 2020, Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,968,127,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,966,548,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,668,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 11,332,873,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2019 were slightly higher at about 20,044,203,000 kg CO2e, indicating a marginal reduction year-on-year. FPC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), FPC plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 from the 2020 baseline, while also targeting an 11.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, based on a 2021 baseline. These commitments reflect FPC's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint within the chemicals sector.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,407,235,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,656,571,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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