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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

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41

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 41 is higher than 80% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 16,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 37,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 17,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. SABIC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their broader goal to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050. The company has made strides in its sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions generated by its production processes. SABIC's initiatives are aligned with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Sabic is in SA, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in some 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.

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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