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Millennium Chemicals, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Millennium Chemicals, Inc., a prominent player in the chemical manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in the late 20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, serving diverse sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. With major operational regions across North America and Europe, Millennium Chemicals is renowned for its innovative core products, including high-performance polymers and advanced coatings. These offerings are distinguished by their superior quality and sustainability features, catering to the evolving needs of modern industries. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the chemical sector. Its commitment to research and development has led to notable advancements, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence and environmental responsibility.

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67

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

Millennium Chemicals, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is part of a corporate family that includes LyondellBasell Industries N.V., from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a merged entity, Millennium Chemicals aligns its climate initiatives with those of LyondellBasell. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from LyondellBasell at a level 3 relationship. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Millennium Chemicals itself. The company is committed to addressing climate change through these inherited initiatives, although detailed metrics on emissions reductions or specific targets are not currently available. As part of the broader industry context, Millennium Chemicals is expected to contribute to the collective efforts of its parent organisation in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
13,300,000,000
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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
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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
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000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Millennium Chemicals, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
48%
Purchased Goods and Services
30%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
14%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Millennium Chemicals, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Millennium Chemicals, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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