LyondellBasell Industries NV

Chemicals

Company Summary

LyondellBasell, founded in 1955, is a global leader in plastics, chemicals, and refining. The company’s ESG score is bolstered by efforts to promote the circular economy, including plastic recycling initiatives, and sustainable production practices to reduce its carbon footprint. LyondellBasell also focuses on reducing energy consumption and improving water usage efficiency. However, the company faces ongoing concerns regarding the environmental impact of its plastic products and chemical waste. Despite these challenges, LyondellBasell continues to prioritize sustainability and corporate responsibility in its operations. For more details, refer to the LyondellBasell ESG report.

ESG Rating Overview

Sustainalytics

Overall ESG Rating :

20.7
Rating Scale
0-10Negligible10-20Low20-30Med30-40High40+Severe
Ranking
Industry Group
Chemicals39 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe4267 out of 15104

Overall ESG Rating :

79
Rating Scale
0-25Poor 25-50Satisfactory 50-75Good75-100Excellent
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Overall ESG Rating :

AA
Rating Scale
CCCB
Laggard
BBBBBA
Average
AAAAA
Leader

LyondellBasell is average among 66 companies in the commodity chemicals industry.

Temperature Rise :

2.2℃
CLIMATE SCALE
≥ 3.85°CLagging > 2°C - < 3.85°CMisaligned ≤ 2°CAligned

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