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LyondellBasell Industries N.V., commonly referred to as LyondellBasell, is a leading player in the field of other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company operates across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse global customer base. Founded in 2007 through a merger, LyondellBasell has established itself as a key innovator in the production of chemicals and polymers, with a focus on sustainability and technological advancement.
The company’s core products include advanced chemicals, plastics, and refining solutions that are integral to various industrial applications. Its unique manufacturing processes and commitment to operational excellence have earned LyondellBasell a prominent position within the chemical industry. Recognised for its market leadership and consistent innovation, LyondellBasell continues to shape the future of inorganic chemical manufacturing worldwide.
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Lyondellbasell’s score of 79 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 9% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
LyondellBasell, headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing, has reported its latest carbon emissions data for 2025, totalling approximately 89.6 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of roughly 6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 75.6 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, the company's total emissions were approximately 135.7 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 136.2 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and 128.5 billion kg CO2e in 2022. For 2021, LyondellBasell reported Scope 1 emissions of around 16.3 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 7.6 billion kg CO2e, without disclosing Scope 3 data for that year. In 2020, total emissions were about 123.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at roughly 15.6 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at about 7.6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 105.6 billion kg CO2e.
LyondellBasell has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for an absolute reduction of 42% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, it has established a 2030 Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 30% against a 2020 baseline, aligning with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) guidelines. The company also maintains its long-term goal of achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from global operations by 2050. LyondellBasell's targets and commitments are directly reported by the company.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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