Sahara International Petrochemical Company, commonly known as Sipchem, is a leading player in the petrochemical industry, headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1999, Sipchem has established itself as a key manufacturer of a diverse range of chemical products, including ethylene, polyethylene, and methanol, serving various sectors such as plastics, automotive, and construction. With major operations in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Sipchem has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of several production facilities that enhance its market position. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Sipchem's strategic focus on high-quality products and operational excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted supplier in the global petrochemical market.
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In 2022, Sipchem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,992,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,059,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 932,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. In previous years, Sipchem's emissions were as follows: in 2021, emissions data was not provided, but carbon emissions per ton of fabricated product were reported at about 750 kg CO2e. In 2020, the carbon emissions per ton were approximately 680 kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions reached about 3,470,838,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,625,057,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 845,781,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a gradual increase in emissions over the years, with total emissions in 2016 at about 3,078,507,000 kg CO2e and in 2017 at approximately 3,032,402,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity has also varied, with GHG intensity reported at about 1,730 kg CO2e per metric ton of production in 2016 and 1,720 kg CO2e in 2017. While Sipchem has not set specific reduction targets or made climate pledges, their ongoing emissions reporting indicates a recognition of the importance of addressing climate change within the industry context.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,199,185,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 582,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sipchem is not participating in any 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.