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 score of 32 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, SABIC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,000,000,000 kg CO2e, reflecting a slight increase from 42,800,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions data encompasses Scope 1 and 2, with no reported Scope 3 emissions. Notably, SABIC has set an ambitious target to achieve a 20% reduction in absolute emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with their overarching goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, which applies to all operations under their control, not limited to those in Saudi Arabia. SABIC's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, which provides a comprehensive view of the organisation's climate impact. The company has made significant strides in its sustainability initiatives, including interim targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Overall, SABIC's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions, with clear reduction targets and a long-term vision for sustainability.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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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.