SABIC, or Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, is a global leader in the chemicals industry, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1976, SABIC has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in petrochemicals, chemicals, plastics, and fertilisers, catering to diverse sectors such as automotive, construction, and healthcare.
With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, SABIC has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest petrochemical manufacturers worldwide. Its core products, characterised by high quality and performance, set the company apart in a competitive market. SABIC's dedication to research and development has solidified its position as a key player in the global chemicals landscape, driving growth and innovation.
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Sabic’s score of 29 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sabic's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, SABIC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41.5 billion kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, as announced in 2021. This commitment encompasses all facilities under its control, not limited to those in Saudi Arabia. SABIC has also established interim targets to reduce its absolute emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 20% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target reflects the company's proactive approach to mitigating its environmental impact and aligns with its long-term carbon neutrality goal. The emissions data for SABIC is cascaded from its parent company, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's performance in relation to its climate initiatives. As part of its sustainability strategy, SABIC is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations.
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Sabic’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
20% reduction in all scopes
Absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions (tCO2e) 20% reduction (from 2018 baseline)
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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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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