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.
How does Sabic's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sabic's score of 30 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, SABIC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 52,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 16,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, SABIC has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with notable emissions figures from previous years, such as 51,188,829,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 54,261,985,000 kg CO2e in 2020. SABIC has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions through various operational improvements and innovations. The absence of detailed reduction targets suggests a need for further transparency in their climate commitments. Overall, SABIC's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate its environmental impact while operating within the global market.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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Sabic is committed to some 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.