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Sustainability at SABIC
At SABIC, we believe that business plays a vital role in developing solutions to address the significant challenges we all face. As a company we’re integrating sustainability into the way we think and act. Understanding the scale and urgency of this challenge, we are also committed to collaborating with our stakeholders and business partners across the value chain to develop innovative sustainability solutions for the industries and regions in which we operate.
Our Vision
We will integrate environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability into our core business operations and growth strategy to ensure we are well-positioned to make the greatest difference for our customers and the communities we serve.
As one of the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturers, we are uniquely positioned in the value chain to deliver new, sustainable solutions to the end markets we serve – construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electronics, transportation, and clean energy.
At the same time, we understand the importance of reducing our emissions and accelerating our contributions to the circular carbon economy using collaborative approaches that deliver groundbreaking solutions.
Chemistry That Shapes Tomorrow
With sustainability and innovation at the core of our strategy, we continue to focus our people and resources on solutions that will make the greatest difference.
Our approach
Sustainability is a continuous journey that requires learning and improvement. We are dedicated to playing our part by responding to stakeholder needs, improving our performance, while meeting our customer demands.
To deliver a better future for us all, we have focused our efforts on reducing our environmental footprint, advancing circularity in our products and processes, and delivering innovative solutions that improve quality of life.
Our efforts are aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and will help our customers, the industry and the communities where we operate to thrive responsibly.
Learn more about SABIC’s four strategic sustainability domains:
Climate Change
In line with the Paris Agreement, we have committed to decarbonizing our operations by 2050*.
We aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 worldwide by 20% compared to 2018 and to collaborate with our partners in initiatives that aspire to reduce our indirect Scope 3 emissions along the value chain.
Climate, Energy & Resource Efficiency
Circular Economy
We are powering our innovations and sustainable solutions and working with upstream and downstream partners to advance a circular economy.
To accomplish this, we have committed to processing at least 1 million tons of TRUCIRCLE™ solutions annually by 2030.
Circular Economy Sustainable Solutions
Safer Chemistry
We understand our responsibility to operate our chemical plants safely, and judiciously substitute, eliminate and / or reduce the use of Chemicals of Concern (CoCs) beyond market requirements and global regulations.
Environment, Health, Safety & Security Safer Chemistry
ESG Disclosures
We are committed to transparency and driving continuous performance improvement.
Governance & Ethics Our latest reportingLearn More
How we are embedding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in our business strategy.
SABIC’s UN SDG Roadmap »
* SABIC has committed to the Paris Agreement goals and will continually pursue efforts and explore solutions to meet carbon neutrality from operations under its control by 2050, taking into account the different regional and national ambitions, commitments and initiatives.