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Lyondellbasell

LyondellBasell Industries N.V., commonly referred to as LyondellBasell, is a leading global player in the chemical and plastics industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of innovative solutions across various sectors, including packaging, automotive, and construction. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, LyondellBasell is renowned for its production of polyolefins, advanced polymer products, and chemical intermediates. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, as it continually develops unique materials that enhance performance while reducing environmental impact. LyondellBasell's market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio and strategic partnerships, making it a notable leader in the industry.

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62

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Lyondellbasell's score of 62 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lyondellbasell's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, LyondellBasell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 132,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,100,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 111,700,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050. For the near term, LyondellBasell has increased its reduction targets, now aiming for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) guidelines, reflecting LyondellBasell's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
13,300,000,000
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Scope 2
8,500,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lyondellbasell'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. This request for Lyondellbasell is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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