Sabic
SABIC, or Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, is a global leader in the chemicals industry, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1976, SABIC has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in petrochemicals, chemicals, plastics, and fertilisers, catering to diverse sectors such as automotive, construction, and healthcare. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, SABIC has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest petrochemical manufacturers worldwide. Its core products, characterised by high quality and performance, set the company apart in a competitive market. SABIC's dedication to research and development has solidified its position as a key player in the global chemicals landscape, driving growth and innovation.
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Sabic's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, SABIC, headquartered in Saudi Arabia (SA), reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 33,610,699,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 12,961,020,000 kg CO2e. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to around 46,571,719,000 kg CO2e. Globally, SABIC's emissions were reported as approximately 174,948,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 37,259,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 14,957,520,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from downstream transportation and distribution reaching about 78,418,000,000 kg CO2e. SABIC has set ambitious climate commitments, targeting a 20% reduction in absolute emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment is part of their broader goal to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations by 2050, which was publicly pledged in 2021. These targets are cascaded from their parent company, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, reflecting a corporate family commitment to sustainability. SABIC's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore their proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in emissions management.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sabic is participating in some 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.
