- Increased absolute GHG emissions due to increased production and new assets
- Limited availability of circular polymers due to infrastructure constraints and regulatory ambiguity
- Managing water stress risk at facilities in high-water stress areas
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.6 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 6.2 MMT CO2e (operated basis). By scope: Scope 1: 7.2 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 4.4 MMT CO2e (operated basis); Scope 2: 2.4 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 1.8 MMT CO2e (operated basis). 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
9.6 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 6.2 MMT CO2e (operated basis)
2023
Water Usage
574 thousand mega liters (equity basis)
2023
Waste
116.7 TMT non-hazardous, 32.8 TMT hazardous (equity basis)
2023
Energy Use
211 million MMBtu (equity basis)
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). | 7.2 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 4.4 MMT CO2e (operated basis) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 1.8 MMT CO2e (operated basis) |
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 | 9.6 MMT CO2e (equity basis), 6.2 MMT CO2e (operated basis) |
| 2022 | 9.3 million metric tons of CO2e (equity basis) |
| 2021 | 9.5 million metric tonnes of CO2e (equity); 6.5 million metric tonnes of CO2e (operated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity by 3% compared to the previous year
- Zero plastic resin loss from global manufacturing facilities
- Completed MACC assessments at five facilities, identifying over 350 potential carbon reduction opportunities
- Two additional CPChem facilities received ISCC PLUS certification
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 15% compared to 2020 baseline by 2030
- Achieve an annual production volume of 1 billion pounds of Marlex® Anew™ Circular Polyethylene by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeProduct Sustainability and CircularitySocial Responsibility