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 27 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, SABIC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,550,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 16,500,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, SABIC has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 4,321,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 emissions at about 4,102,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported significant Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. SABIC's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments are currently unavailable. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions reduction is critical for sustainability and compliance with global climate goals.
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Add to project2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 39,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 19,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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Sabic is not committed to any 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.