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Our sustainability approach

LyondellBasell (LYB) is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are working to enable a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. Our sustainability approach is organized around three interconnected elements: building on strong foundations, unlocking change and pioneering transformative solutions. Together, these elements help us maintain focus and deliver steady, disciplined progress, and demonstrate how maintaining strong operational excellence and governance, mobilizing people, partnerships and investment, and scaling circular and low carbon solutions create societal and financial value.

Building on strong foundations

We are building on strong foundations of operational excellence and good governance, which ensure our business operates safely, reliably and responsibly. These foundations reduce risk, protect our people and environment, and reinforce trust with stakeholders. From our GoalZERO program to robust governance and upholding high ethical standards, we are continuously improving how we operate as a responsible global company.

 

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Our ambitions

 

zero


incidents, injuries and accidents

 

zero


plastic pellet loss to the environment from our facilities

 

Unlocking change

We are unlocking change by focusing on the key drivers that help accelerate progress: our people, partnerships and investments. By empowering employees, engaging with our stakeholders and making disciplined, purposeful investments, we are strengthening capabilities, building trust and cultivating a value-driven mindset across our business.

 

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Our ambitions

 

80%


of our key suppliers assessed using sustainability criteria by 2027

 

increase


Achieve at least 33% male senior leaders and at least 33% female senior leaders in global senior leadership roles by 2032.1

Pioneering transformative solutions

We are pioneering transformative solutions that extend the life of plastics, reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and lower product carbon footprints. Drawing on our technical and commercial expertise, we help customers respond to evolving regulatory requirements and growing demand for circular and low-carbon materials, creating long-term value for our business and society.

 

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Our ambitions

 

800,000t


recycled and renewable-based polymers produced and marketed annually by 2030²

net zero


greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050³

32%


absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions reduction from operations by 20304

30%


absolute scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 20304

50%


minimum of electricity procured from renewable sources by 20305

Governance and ethical compliance

LYB upholds high ethical standards and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Our Code of Conduct embodies our commitment to conducting business ethically and responsibly. This commitment is reflected in our robust corporate governance policies, and it builds the trust and confidence we need to create long-term stakeholder value.

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Everyday circularity

Our Circulen brand of recycled and renewable-based polymers offers complementary, innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our customers and contribute to their sustainability goals.

Our solutions help our customers develop more sustainable products, lower their carbon footprint and unlock the circular potential of plastics.

Everyday circularity

1 As a Dutch company, we are required to set ambitious goals for gender representation (both male and female) in senior management positions. In accordance with Dutch law, our aspirational goal is to have at least 33% of male senior leaders and at least 33% female senior leaders, globally, by 2032.

2 Production and marketing includes (i) joint venture production marketed by LYB plus our pro rata share of the remaining production produced and marketed by the joint venture, and (ii) production via third party tolling arrangements.

3 Our 2050 net zero goal includes scope 1 and 2 emissions.

4 Relative to a 2020 baseline.

5 Based on 2020 procured levels.

 

Note: LyondellBasell's stated goals, targets and ambitions, including with respect to climate and circularity, are not guarantees of future conduct or performance and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control and could affect the cost, feasibility, and timeline of our progress. Many of our ambitions will be complex and challenging to achieve, we regularly evaluate them, and we may in our sole discretion change some of them for various reasons including market conditions.

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