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 19 is higher than 76% 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 amounted to approximately 10,315,521,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,485,445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,830,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 10,061,941,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,035,962,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 3,025,979,000 kg CO2e. Westlake has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The company has not reported any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in its climate strategy. Overall, while Westlake's emissions data reflects significant figures, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 6,350,728,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,227,309,000 | 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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.