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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lyondellbasell'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.

57

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Lyondellbasell's score of 57 is higher than 99% 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 2023, LyondellBasell reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 127,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,400,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 106,500,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2050. To achieve this, LyondellBasell has established a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets align with the guidelines from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), reflecting LyondellBasell's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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2014201520162017201820202021202220232024
Scope 1
13,300,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
8,500,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Lyondellbasell is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

Lyondellbasell is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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