LyondellBasell Industries NV

Common Name
LyondellBasell Industries
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
20,000
Ticker
LYB
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a multinational chemical company, actively engaged in the production and sale of chemicals and polymers. Serving as one of the world's largest plastics, chem...

LyondellBasell Industries's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, LyondellBasell Industries has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into LyondellBasell Industries ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
2030
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.
2030

This table provides a simplified preview of selected climate targets data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures, detailed breakdowns, and source traceability, create a free account to view purchase options.

Insights into LyondellBasell Industries's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, LyondellBasell Industries has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does LyondellBasell Industries have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, LyondellBasell Industries has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

LyondellBasell Industries's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 23,200,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.

As of 2024, LyondellBasell Industries is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 11.29% of the planned reduction.

LyondellBasell Industries's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20202024203006 M12 M18 M24 MCurrent (-5%)Target 2030 (-42%)

Does LyondellBasell Industries have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, LyondellBasell Industries has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

LyondellBasell Industries's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 82,600,000 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.

Instead of reducing value chain emissions, LyondellBasell Industries has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2020 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.

LyondellBasell Industries's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

202020242030025 M50 M75 M100 MBaselineCurrent (+14%)Target 2030 (-30%)
Want Full Access to LyondellBasell Industries's Climate Targets Dataset?
Sign Up