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 stands out for its commitment to innovation, exemplified by its development of high-performance plastics that enhance product durability while reducing environmental impact. With a strong market position, Borealis has received numerous accolades for its sustainability initiatives and continues to drive progress in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Borealis's score of 32 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Borealis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Borealis reported carbon emissions of approximately 1.35 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 0.88 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant investments contributing to Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Borealis has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions from Scope 1 decreasing from about 1.57 million tonnes CO2e in 2021 to 1.35 million tonnes CO2e in 2023. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Borealis operates in the fertilisers and plastics sectors, where it has been actively monitoring its energy intensity across various production processes. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing emissions, although detailed reduction strategies or pledges have not been publicly outlined. As a leading player in the industry, Borealis is positioned to contribute to broader climate goals through its ongoing efforts in emissions management and sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,569,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 864,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 87,469,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
