https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/Avient CDP_Climate_Change_Questionnaire_2022.pdf
T&D loss percentages for the USA are by state and come from the EPA's "Power Profiler ZIP Code Tool with eGRID2022 Data".
For the rest of the world come from the World Bank Table 5.11 "World Development Indicators: Power and communication" (2014 data).
DEFRA factors were used to calculate well to tank (WTT) emissions for natural gas, diesel and electric power.
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To meet the FERC requirements, each utility company was required to perform a risk assessment of their systems, identify the most critical assets within the power grid, and then propose and implement a plan to protect them.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-raise-heat-stability-modifier-apet-packaging
This enhancement makes Cesa Raise an excellent solution for a wide range of applications in the food industry, including hot steam sterilization, hot-fill, and microwave use, as it is created for containers that need to withstand higher temperatures.
Excellent for hot steam sterilization, hot-fill, and microwave applications, expanding the range of products that can be packaged
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/avient-cdp-climate-change-questionnaire-2021.pdf
The financial impact from switching from brown sources of power to renewable can be quantified as the delta between average power costs from the grid versus renewable energy costs.
The cost of traditional energy to power 80 MWh is approximately $12,000.
Avient has leveraged a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in North America.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/CCG Mini Case Study_ 3D Dental Scanner_0.pdf
DENTAL TOOL OEM 3 D D E N T A L S C A N N E R • Achieve accurate color match to non-polysulfone (PSU) components • Must be compatible with hospital disinfectants and survive repeated steam sterilization • Developed precise color match to other resins used in adjacent parts, maintaining accurate brand identification • Provided expertise in pigments and critical color manufacturing for high performance resins • Customized a high-performance solution able to withstand steam sterilization in an autoclave Transcend™ Precolored Gray and Precolored White PSU KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Cesa Raise Product Bulletin.pdf
This helps make APET food packaging suitable for a wider range of applications, including hot steam sterilization, hot fill, and microwave use.
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Thermoformed, APET food packaging, including: - Hot steam sterilization - Hot fill - Microwave use • Polyester • Sheet extrusion & thermoforming KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Suitable for hot steam sterilization, hot fill, and microwave applications • Ideal for food-grade containers with high rigidity and improved gas barrier • Can withstand temperatures up to 100°C • Available in both transparent and opaque options • Processable on existing thermoforming lines with heated molds KEY BENEFITS • A fully circular monomaterial, up to 100% rPET polymer content • Promotion of the circularity of PET and the resulting packaging is possible • Helps customers to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) that demands recyclability of all packaging with binding PCR content targets by 2030 • Demonstrates improved productivity in comparison to CPET during thermoforming • Helps avoid possible EPR fees or penalties on difficult-to-recycle packaging PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/baby-bottle-one-page-case-study.pdf
BABY BOTTLE MANUFACTURER I N F A N T M I L K B O T T L E S • Compliant with FDA food contact and China National Standard GB 9685 • Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization • Transparent for more pleasing appearance and easy identification of measurement lines • Good impact resistance • Developed formulation to comply with both FDA and GB 9685 • Provided material able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and maintain excellent mechanical performance • Achieved a more pleasing color and clarity to enhance measurement lines • Met the need for impact resistance Colorant Chromatics™ PPSU Precolor KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Carbon Footprint Infographic.pdf
company-owned vehicles, process emissions, and on-site heating) Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased indirect sources, such as the production of electricity and steam for an organization’s use Scope 3: Indirect emissions from sources up and down the supply chain, including materials, transportation of goods, and the processing, use, and end-of-life treatment of sold products Cradle-to-Gate: Carbon impact of a product from raw materials and product manufacturing Cradle-to-Grave: Carbon impact and analysis across the entire life cycle of a product from raw materials to disposal © 2023 Avient • www.avient.com • 1.844.4AVIENT Raw Materials Supply Chain UNDERSTANDING CARBON FOOTPRINT CO2e Transportation End-of-Life Treatment Processing of Goods Use of Products Transportation Chemical Processing Cradle-to-Gate (B2B) Cradle-to-Grave (B2C) SCOPE 3 INDIRECT SCOPE 3 INDIRECT Electricity Steam Company Facilities Company-Owned Vehicles SCOPE 1 DIRECT SCOPE 2 INDIRECT Reporting CompanyUpstream
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/innovation-cuts-solar-power-system-wiring-installation-costs
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Innovation Cuts Solar Power System Wiring, Installation Costs
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/CCG Food Handling - Application Snapshot.pdf
APPLIANCE MAKER F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G C O M P O N E N T S • Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and food service appliances • Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and PES • Food contact compatibility • Colorants counteracted yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance • Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade that reinforces appliance quality and cleanliness and improves perception of the food Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?