Westlake Corp
Westlake's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Westlake 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Westlake has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Westlake's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Westlake amounted to 9,128,039.4 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). a
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Westlake increased by 3.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Westlake's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Westlake's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Westlake were 6,382,917.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Westlake reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Westlake's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Westlake's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Westlake's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Westlake reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,745,122 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Westlake reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Westlake's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 18.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Westlake's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Westlake 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Westlake use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Westlake reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Westlake's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Westlake’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Westlake reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,382,917.4 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,794 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 404.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Westlake's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Westlake's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Westlake reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 404.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 60.86 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Westlake rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Westlake ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Westlake among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a