Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.’s Post

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is excited to share that our Baton Rouge PVC facility has completed Phase I of their solar panel project for the administrative building onsite. The installation has the capacity to generate 350 kWh annually, exceeding the building's energy needs and allowing us to contribute surplus clean energy to the grid. Other areas of the site are exploring solar panel installations, as well.    This project complements our two existing solar installations at our New Jersey Headquarters, which has the capacity to generate 94% of our energy consumed from renewable resources, and a solar project at our packaging facility in Lolita, Texas. Projects bolstering clean energy support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) such as (7) Affordable and Clean Energy and (9) Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

In 2019, the Vinyl Sustainability Council launched the first ever vinyl industry wide sustainability initiative. We’re excited to share that Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. has again completed all requirements and has been #VantageVinyl verified for five years in a row, obtaining a Silver verification for the last two years! The Vinyl Sustainability Council created the +Vantage Vinyl verification program for the industry to participate in sharing its environmental, health, and social impacts and highlight important areas companies are focusing in on. For Formosa, +Vantage Vinyl emphasizes the meaning of sustainable development through these common core principles, guiding Formosa and the entire industry value chain to demonstrate progress.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. partnered with NJ Tree Foundation, Inc. and Morristown Shade Tree Commission to donate and plant 10 native trees in a park in need in Morristown, NJ to celebrate Earth Day 2024. Tree planting for local communities supports Formosa’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Climate Action (13), Life on Land (15), and Partnerships for the Goals (17). To check out Formosa’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://lnkd.in/dtMnM7hj. Happy Earth Day!

Formosa Plastics is proud to sponsor Texas A&M University College of Engineering Aggies Invent Junior Program, alongside Texas Sea Grant, Calhoun County Texas A&M Extension Services, Matagorda County Coastal & Marine Resources, and Calhoun County High School. This program gives students the opportunity to work with mentors to propose real-world sustainable solutions that are judged by a panel of engineers. Congratulations to the first-place team, Pollulu Sollulu”! #tamuc #aggiepride #juniorengineers #aggeiengineering #tamuengineering

Formosa Plastics earns VSC Silver verification  The Vinyl Sustainability Council has released its progress report “Making our Mark”, and Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. was Vinyl Sustainability Council verified Silver, meaning we are continuing to advance the #sustainability journey of the #vinyl industry in alignment with the targeted #UnitedNationsSustainableDevelopmentGoals. 

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is proud to receive the EPA’s Energy Star certification for our headquarters in Livingston, N.J. This certification ensures we are more efficient than 91% of similar properties nationwide. Initiatives that our headquarters took to receive this certification include projects like solar installation to provide our building with 94% reliance on renewable energy, interior and exterior LED lighting installation, and updating the building management system controls to improve Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) energy efficiency. The Energy Star certification aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, and (13) Climate Action. Formosa’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 is more achievable with certifications like Energy Star keeping us on track and holding us accountable. 

Thank you to the Calhoun County Community for recognizing Formosa Plastics as one of the "Best Places to Work" for companies with over 100 employees. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, passion, and exceptional teamwork that defines our organization. This award belongs to every single person who contributes to our collective success. Your passion and commitment make Formosa not just a great place to work, but a place where dreams are nurtured, ambitions are realized, and extraordinary careers are built.

As a founding member of the @Alliance to End Plastic Waste, this #worldcleanupday 2023 we are proud of the accomplishments outlined in the AEPW latest progress report for 2022.  In addition, Formosa Plastics Texas partnered with the City of Point Comfort, TX to begin a local recycling program, supplying recycling bins and curbside pickup. Thus far, 6,860 pounds of material has been recycled since the launch of the program in June 2023. FPC TX has also funded the conversion of the local recycling center into a transfer station for the entirety of Calhoun County, to increase the amount of recyclable material that can be collected and diverted from the landfill. Our commitment to these initiatives aligns with several United Nation’s sustainable development goals, such as; (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (14) Life Below Water, (15) Life on Land, and (17) Partnerships for the Goals. #catalysingimpact #worldcleanupday2023