Sabic
SABIC, or Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, is a global leader in the chemicals industry, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1976, SABIC has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in petrochemicals, chemicals, plastics, and fertilisers, catering to diverse sectors such as automotive, construction, and healthcare. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, SABIC has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest petrochemical manufacturers worldwide. Its core products, characterised by high quality and performance, set the company apart in a competitive market. SABIC's dedication to research and development has solidified its position as a key player in the global chemicals landscape, driving growth and innovation.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sabic's score of 27 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sabic's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SABIC reported carbon emissions of approximately 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling around 52,500,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, SABIC has shown fluctuations in emissions, with notable figures from previous years including 51,118,829,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 52,126,771,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 120,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a significant upstream impact. SABIC's climate commitments are underscored by their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although they have not set specific reduction targets or joined initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Sabic is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
