- Scope 3 emissions are many times greater than combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
- Less than 50% of assessed suppliers and customers have existing greenhouse gas commitments.
- Climate change risks including extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, and technology changes.
Avient Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Avient Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 134.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 34.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 99.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 6.4M 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
134.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
37% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.7M m3/year
2022
Waste
32.3K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
439.2K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 34.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 99.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.4M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 134.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 255.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% vs. 2019 baseline.
- Achieved 53% renewable electricity.
- 41 "landfill free" sites.
- Reduced waste to landfill intensity by 6%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete 100% of risk assessments on hazardous materials greater than 1 ton by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
- Enable 100% of materials for consumer packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2030.
- Reduce waste to landfill intensity by 3% annually.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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