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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Westlake's score of 19 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 represents a significant 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 fluctuations in emissions, with a total of about 9,720,061,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and approximately 10,061,941,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not established any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. Westlake's emissions data reflects their operational scale, with revenues reaching approximately USD 12.55 billion in 2023. The company is positioned in a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
