Nova Chemicals
Nova Chemicals Corporation, commonly referred to as Nova Chemicals, is a leading player in the petrochemical industry, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a key manufacturer of polyethylene and styrenic products, serving diverse markets across North America and beyond. With a strong focus on sustainability, Nova Chemicals is committed to producing innovative materials that enhance everyday life while minimising environmental impact. Their core offerings include advanced polyethylene resins, which are renowned for their versatility and performance in packaging, automotive, and consumer goods applications. Recognised for its commitment to safety and operational excellence, Nova Chemicals has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in circular economy initiatives. As a prominent entity in the chemical sector, the company continues to drive growth and innovation, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier of high-quality materials.
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Nova Chemicals's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nova Chemicals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,200,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 3,729,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 852,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 13,200,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Comparatively, in 2021, Nova Chemicals' emissions were about 14,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, 3,820,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and 837,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions also saw a decrease. Despite these figures, Nova Chemicals has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, NOVA Chemicals Corporation, reflecting the company's overall performance in carbon emissions management. The company has disclosed its emissions intensity, with a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 690 kg CO2e per tonne of sales product for 2022, which shows a commitment to monitoring and reporting its environmental impact. However, without specific reduction targets, the path forward for significant emissions reductions remains unclear.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,437,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 760,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Nova Chemicals is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
