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Borealis

Borealis AG, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the plastics and chemicals industry, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Founded in 1996, Borealis has established itself as a key player in the production of polyolefins, base chemicals, and fertilisers, focusing on sustainability and circular economy principles. The company is renowned for its advanced materials and technologies, which cater to diverse sectors including automotive, packaging, and agriculture. Borealis has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the development of Borstar® technology, which enhances the performance of polyethylene and polypropylene products. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, Borealis continues to solidify its market position, earning recognition for its contributions to the industry and its efforts in responsible production practices.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Borealis'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Borealis's score of 22 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Borealis's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Borealis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,347,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 878,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant investments contributing to Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 76,930,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Borealis has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 1,569,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and gradually decreasing to the current figure. Borealis has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company operates within the fertilisers and plastics sectors, which are known for their significant carbon footprints, highlighting the importance of their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions.

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Scope 1
1,569,000,000
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Scope 2
864,000,000
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Scope 3
87,469,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Borealis's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Borealis 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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