Westlake
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.
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Westlake's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Westlake's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 7,485,445,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,830,076,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 10,315,521,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 7,035,962,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3,025,979,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 10,061,941,000 kg CO2e. Westlake has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for operational net zero carbon emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. This long-term target is part of their strategy to research economically feasible technologies to achieve this goal. Additionally, they have announced a near-term target to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent emissions intensity by 20% per ton of production by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. The emissions data is cascaded from Westlake Corporation, the parent company, which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's climate impact and commitments. Westlake has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations.
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| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
