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Sabic

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sabic'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.

27

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.

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Industry Benchmark

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.

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Sabic's reported carbon emissions

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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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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. Sabic is headquartered in SA, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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