- Transitioning to renewable energy across all sites due to challenges like cloud cover in Ecuador.
- Data collection limitations for water consumption and complete training hour data.
- Increasing the percentage of female representation in top management positions.
3A Composites Core Materials
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, 3A Composites Core Materials disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 13.3K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
19.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
47%
of total energy
Waste
41.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
40.4M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.3K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Relocated extrusion line from Glasgow, KY to High Point, NC, reducing transportation emissions by an average of 380 MT tons per year.
- Consolidated production in Ecuador, optimizing resource management and improving efficiency.
- Developed a solar PV project in Ecuador to power the R&D balsa center.
- Implemented the "Never Waste Campaign", resulting in the recycling of 51.5 metric tons of various materials.
- Achieved 47% renewable energy share in total energy consumption.
- Won three awards at the 5th Edition of the Sacha Awards for sustainability initiatives.
- Planted an average of 2.5 million trees per year in Ecuador and Papua New Guinea.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop scope 3 greenhouse gas inventory for USA, Switzerland, and China sites by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase renewable energy dependence across all sites.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change MitigationGreenhouse Gas Emissions ManagementEnergy Efficiency ManagementRenewable EnergyWater ManagementSustainable Forest ManagementMaterials ManagementWaste ManagementCircular EconomyEmployee EngagementHealth and SafetyDiversity and InclusionCommunity EngagementBusiness EthicsRegulatory ComplianceResponsible Sourcing