Westlake Chemical Partners
Westlake Chemical Partners, a prominent player in the petrochemical industry, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of essential petrochemical products, primarily focusing on ethylene and polyethylene. Westlake Chemical Partners is renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, offering high-quality products that cater to diverse markets, including packaging, automotive, and construction. The company’s strategic investments and partnerships have bolstered its market position, enabling it to achieve notable milestones in production capacity and efficiency. With a strong emphasis on innovation and customer satisfaction, Westlake Chemical Partners continues to drive growth and maintain its competitive edge in the dynamic petrochemical landscape.
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How does Westlake Chemical Partners'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.
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Westlake Chemical Partners's score of 18 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Westlake Chemical Partners's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Westlake Chemical Partners reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.95 million tonnes CO2e, comprising about 1.82 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions and around 124,610 tonnes from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a Scope 1 and 2 emission factor of approximately 953.0 metric tons CO2e per tonne of production. Over the years, Westlake has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable reduction in the emission rate from 600.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne of production in 2017 to 300.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne in 2020. However, the emission rate increased again to 953.0 metric tons CO2e per tonne in 2023. Despite these figures, Westlake Chemical Partners has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the chemical manufacturing sector, which is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of transparency and commitment to sustainability in future operations.
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Add to project2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,647,005,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 110,124,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Westlake Chemical Partners 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.
