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Westlake

Westlake Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global chemical and building materials industry. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the production of a diverse range of products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, and various specialty chemicals. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Westlake offers unique solutions that cater to the needs of multiple sectors, such as construction, packaging, and automotive. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position and expanded its operational capabilities. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Westlake continues to be a prominent force in the industry, driving advancements and setting standards for excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Westlake'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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16

Industry Benchmark

Westlake's score of 24 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Westlake's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Westlake's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 10,315,521,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,485,445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,830,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the past few years, Westlake has shown a trend in emissions data, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 10,061,941,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which may limit their accountability in addressing climate change. Westlake's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, particularly in the context of increasing global climate action.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
6,350,728,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,227,309,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Westlake's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Westlake is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Westlake 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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