Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

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!

“This is our home, and who doesn’t want to come home and see a clean house?” said Brazillian waste collector, João Vitor Lima. The Cidades programme by our partner Recicleiros is paving the way for cleaner communities by bringing recycling to small and medium-sized cities across Brazil. Collaboration lies at the core of Cidades’ success, as it works to create a socially inclusive ecosystem. It brings together waste collectors, businesses, citizens, and municipal governments to increase recycling rates and reduce household waste going to landfills. And its impact is replicable. From its pilot in the city of Ceará, Cidades has grown to establish 14 sorting centres nationwide, reaching over 84,000 people with new or improved waste management services. By 2027, it aims to scale to 60 cities across Brazil’s 26 states. More than just offering a practical solution, Cidades is connecting key players along the value chain, laying the groundwork for an equitable and economically viable system for sustainable waste management. Watch our video to learn more: https://bit.ly/3HZPp3C #EndPlasticWaste #Brazil #SolutionModels #recycling #plasticwaste

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

On Wednesday July 19th, Formosa employees were proud to again partner with Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to serve our community and prepare meals for those who are food insecure. Formosa is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Zero Hunger for those in our communities. We are so thankful to CFBNJ for helping us join the fight against hunger in NJ! #cfbnj #unsdgs #unsdg2 #sustainability