Sabic Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, SABIC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 42,800,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed an additional 800,000 kg CO2e in emissions from its operations in Belgium. SABIC has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting a 20% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and 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, which includes all facilities under their control, not limited to those in Saudi Arabia. The emissions data for SABIC is cascaded from its parent company, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, reflecting the company's integrated approach to sustainability and climate action. SABIC's initiatives align with industry standards and demonstrate a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sabic's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sabic has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
