Avient Corp

Common Name
Avient
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
9,200
Ticker
AVNT
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Avient Corporation is a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions. As a chemical company, its primary function is to enhance polymer materials by developing and supplying high...

Avient's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Avient completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Avient has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind Avient’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Avient's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Avient's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Avient's Sustainability Report 2021
b. Avient's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Avient's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avient amounted to 106,360 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Avient decreased by 20.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Avient's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023010 k20 k30 k40 ktCO2e+209%+6%-7%-4%-4%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Avient's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Avient were 33,384 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Avient reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Avient's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 180.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Avient's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Avient's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Avient reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 72,976 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Avient reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Avient's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 14.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Avient's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 26.63% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Avient use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Avient reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Avient's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Avient’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Avient reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,384 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,143 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Avient's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,526,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,210Scope 1 Intensity: 600.06 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2023Scope 1: 739,337 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,068Scope 1 Intensity: 61.26 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 420,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,246Scope 1 Intensity: 23.02 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 351,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,170Scope 1 Intensity: 162.03 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1,301.59 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,378Scope 1 Intensity: 140.03 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,931Scope 1 Intensity: 941.24 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2023Scope 1: 53,899 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,949Scope 1 Intensity: 27.66 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,572,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,027Scope 1 Intensity: 592.67 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 935Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2022Scope 1: 6,382,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,794Scope 1 Intensity: 404.14 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2023Scope 1: 184,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 79.14 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2023Scope 1: 105,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,551Scope 1 Intensity: 29.75 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2023Scope 1: 694,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,479Scope 1 Intensity: 60.46 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2021Scope 1: 332,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,111Scope 1 Intensity: 157.39 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,143Scope 1 Intensity: 10.62 tCO2e/$M

How does Avient's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Avient reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 61.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Avient rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Avient ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Avient among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

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