- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical constraints, natural disasters, economic conditions, and supplier interruptions.
- Extreme weather events and natural disasters impacting operations.
- Evolving fiscal and legislative responses to climate change.
- Potential changes in carbon regulation and increasing customer demand for low-carbon solutions.
Westlake Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Westlake Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.3M mtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 7.5M mtCO2e; Scope 2: 2.8M mtCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
10.3M mtCO2e
2023
Water Usage
89.3K thousand m3
2023
Waste
766.3K mt
2023
Energy Use
175.5M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 7.5M mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8M mtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.3M mtCO2e |
| 2022 | 10.1M short tons CO2e/year |
| 2021 | 10.43 million tons of CO2e |
| 2020 | 9.62 million tons of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon dioxide emissions intensity from a 2016 baseline.
- Expanded high-performance molecular-oriented PVC C909 Pipe production.
- Introduced Lower Carbon GreenVin™ PVC and GreenVin bio-attributed PVC.
- Commercialized Pivotal® polyethylene incorporating PCR materials.
- Installed a solar-power farm at the Barbastro, Spain Epoxy plant.
- Geismar, Louisiana plant participated in a renewable power purchasing program.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions per ton of production by 20% by 2030 from a 2016 baseline.
- Introduce water management program at water-stressed sites by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach operational net-zero carbon emissions on or before 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Process Safety + Emergency ResponseValue Generation + DistributionHealth + SafetyCompetitiveness + ReliabilityEnvironmental ComplianceEthics + ComplianceAir QualityClimate Change + EnergyWaste + Circular EconomyWater + EffluentCommunity Engagement + Impact ManagementDiversity + InclusionCyber SecurityProduct ResponsibilityEmployee EngagementPublic PolicyTraining + DevelopmentResponsible Supply Chain ManagementEmployee Recruitment + RetentionHuman RightsBiodiversityCommunity Development