Westlake Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global chemical and building materials industry. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the production of a diverse range of products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, and various specialty chemicals. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, Westlake offers unique solutions that cater to the needs of multiple sectors, such as construction, packaging, and automotive. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position and expanded its operational capabilities. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Westlake continues to be a prominent force in the industry, driving advancements and setting standards for excellence.
How does Westlake'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.
Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.
Westlake's score of 29 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Westlake's total carbon emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 amounted to approximately 10,315,521,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where emissions were about 10,061,941,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,035,962,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,025,979,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for operational net zero carbon emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Westlake has announced a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent emissions intensity by 20% per ton of production by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. Westlake's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Westlake Corporation, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's climate impact and commitments. The company continues to explore economically feasible technologies to achieve its long-term climate goals.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 7,910,023,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 2,625,204,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Westlake 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.