LyondellBasell Industries NV
LyondellBasell Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
LyondellBasell Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into LyondellBasell Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of LyondellBasell Industries amounted to 22,500,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of LyondellBasell Industries increased by 3.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of LyondellBasell Industries were 15,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has LyondellBasell Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 7,100,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has LyondellBasell Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that LyondellBasell Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that LyondellBasell Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does LyondellBasell Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into LyondellBasell Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries reported 99,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of LyondellBasell Industries includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 99,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 35.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has LyondellBasell Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that LyondellBasell Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that LyondellBasell Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does LyondellBasell Industries disclose?
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 47,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e (47.69%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 29,700,000 tCOâ‚‚e (29.88%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 14,900,000 tCOâ‚‚e (14.99%)
LyondellBasell Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into LyondellBasell Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, LyondellBasell Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 121,900,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.41% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to LyondellBasell Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.63%.