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 40 is higher than 80% 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 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 in Scope 1 emissions from 37,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 17,000,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for 2023. SABIC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050. This long-term goal was publicly announced in 2021 and encompasses all facilities under its control, not limited to those in Saudi Arabia. In the near term, SABIC targets 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 strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, SABIC's proactive approach to managing carbon emissions and its commitment to significant reduction targets underscore its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility.
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2010 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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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